Probate Litigation Attorney

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Fort Worth, TX

7d • $75,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a high-performing attorney with courtroom experience and expertise in probate, estate planning, and guardianship matters. The attorney will lead significant cases with support from the firm’s marketing, administrative, billing, paralegal, and other support 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 locations and surrounding Texas courts.

The position involves probate and guardianship litigation, estate-plan drafting, courtroom advocacy, litigation strategy, client counseling, and supervision of assigned paralegals and support staff. The firm describes its approach as combining a “Big Law” structure with a boutique focus on people.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Texas State Bar and 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 emotional situations.
• Proficiency in 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.
• 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 courts across Texas surrounding counties.
• Develop and execute litigation tactics and negotiation strategies for fast-paced dockets.
• Provide results-driven and compassionate representation to clients.
• Handle a diverse caseload across firm office locations as needed.
• Supervise assigned paralegals and support staff, ensuring precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

Benefits

• Base salary of $75,000–$130,000+, based on experience, plus a bonus structure with significant annual upside.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage and voluntary term life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Earned hybrid work options.
• Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to the attorney’s cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed