Estate Planning & Probate AttorneyDepartment: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Richmond
Reporting To: Kimberly Washington
Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 / year
DescriptionWhat You'll DoYou won't be hunting for leads or chasing invoices. You will lead high-impact estate planning and probate matters from intake to final resolution with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
- Lead the Strategy: Drive complex probate litigation, including non-contested and contested guardianships, conservatorships, and trust disputes.
- Command the Courtroom: Represent clients in Texas probate courts with confidence and clarity during will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Litigate & Draft with Excellence: Conduct thorough legal research, handle depositions and mediations, and approve or draft elite, comprehensive estate plans.
- Provide Expert Counsel: Help families navigate wealth preservation and their toughest transitions with results-driven, empathetic representation.
What We're Looking ForAn experienced, compassionate advocate who is ready to thrive in a highly collaborative legal environment.
- The Credentials: A valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
- The Experience: Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience in Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters (5+ years preferred).
- The Skillset: A strong presence in the courtroom for contested matters and the ability to manage a busy docket with care and composure. You are a highly organized advocate experienced in drafting comprehensive trusts, wills, pleadings, and structures with exceptional attention to detail.
- The Tech: Proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, or similar drafting and client management software.
What You'll GetWe value your expertise and compensate accordingly, offering the infrastructure of a large firm alongside a warm, people-first culture.
- Competitive Earnings: Attractive Base Salary (commensurate with experience) + a lucrative bi-weekly billable hour bonus structure with $70k+ annual upside.
- The Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with Short/Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
- Real Balance: Generous PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option (1-2 days remote) designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
- Real Support: Dedicated administrative support and billing teams assigned to your cases so you can focus entirely on managing your clients' journeys.
