Estate Planning, Probate Litigation & Guardianship Attorney
About The Position
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking an attorney with courtroom experience and expertise in estate planning, probate litigation, and guardianship. The attorney will lead high-impact cases with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, billing, paralegal, and other support resources. The role does not involve lead generation, business development, or invoice collection. The attorney must be mobile and prepared to represent clients across the firm’s locations and surrounding Texas courts. The position includes handling contested probate and guardianship matters, drafting estate plans, conducting trials and other court proceedings, developing litigation and negotiation strategies, advising clients, and supervising assigned paralegals and support staff. The firm describes its structure as offering a “Big Law” framework with a boutique focus on people.
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 confident approach to high-impact litigation.
- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to remain empathetic in 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 high-stakes litigation from intake through final decree or judgment, including contested divorces, complex SAPCR cases, and protective orders, as stated in the posting.
- Lead probate litigation matters, including contested guardianships, will contests, trust disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duty, and 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 results-driven and compassionate client representation.
- 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
- Competitive base salary and a bonus structure with 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 5% company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid company holidays.
- Earned hybrid work options.
- Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to cases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
