Estate Planning, Probate Litigation & Guardianship Attorney
About The Position
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a high-performing attorney with courtroom experience and expertise in estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters. The attorney will lead significant cases with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, billing, and paralegal teams; the role does not require lead generation, business development, or invoice collection. The attorney must be mobile and able to represent clients across the firm’s Texas office locations and surrounding courts. The position includes handling probate and guardianship litigation, drafting estate plans, conducting trials and other proceedings, developing case strategies, counseling clients, and supervising assigned paralegals and support staff. The firm describes its structure as “Big Law” support with a boutique focus on people and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and earned hybrid work options.
Requirements
- Active membership in the Texas State Bar with at least two years licensed.
- At least five years of dedicated experience in estate planning, probate, and guardianship litigation.
- Proven courtroom success and a fearless approach to high-impact litigation.
- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to remain empathetic in highly emotional situations.
- Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e-filing systems.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between firm office locations.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Lead litigation cases from intake through final decree or judgment, including contested divorces, complex SAPCR cases, and protective orders.
- Handle probate litigation, including contested guardianships, will contests, trust disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Draft comprehensive estate plans.
- Conduct first-chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions in Texas courts and surrounding counties.
- Develop and execute litigation tactics and negotiation strategies for fast-paced dockets.
- Provide compassionate, results-driven representation to clients.
- Handle a diverse caseload across firm office locations as needed.
- Supervise assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
Benefits
- Base salary of $75,000–$130,000+, based on experience, with a bonus structure offering significant annual upside.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary term life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid company holidays.
- Earned hybrid work options designed to protect mental health.
- Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to the attorney’s cases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
