Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship AttorneyDepartment: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Austin
Reporting To: Kimberly Washington
Compensation: $75,000 - $130,000 / year
DescriptionThis unique role is designed for a high-performing attorney who thrives in the courtroom and possesses a dual mastery of Probate, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship department.
As an Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Attorney, you will
not be responsible for lead generation, business development, or chasing invoices; instead, you will lead high-impact cases with the full support of our dedicated marketing, administrative, and billing engines.
Key ResponsibilitiesYour role in our mission includes the following responsibilities:- Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Oversight: Handle estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested, and guardianship matters.
- Courtroom Advocacy: Command the courtroom in the Texas surrounding counties, conducting First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions with confidence.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sophisticated tactics and negotiation strategies for dynamic, fast-paced dockets.
- Client Counsel: Provide results-driven, compassionate representation to help clients navigate their toughest life chapters.
- Regional Flexibility: Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across a office regions and counties.
- Administrative Excellence: Supervise the work of assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
Skills & Qualifications- Licensure: Active member of the Texas State Bar with a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
- Subject-Matter Expertise: 2+ years of recent, hands-on experience in Estate Planning, Probate (contested and uncontested), and Guardianship matters.
- Courtroom Presence: Proven track record handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and First-Chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts, with confidence in high-impact litigation when needed.
- Client Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged life events.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute sophisticated case strategies and negotiate effectively.
- Collaboration & Leadership: Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.
- Technology: Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel (or similar drafting platforms), Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
- Organization & Docket Management: Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
Benefits- Competitive Earnings: Base salary ranging from $75,000 - $130,000+(based on experience) with a bonus structure offering significant annual upside.
- Health & Wellness: Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, plus Short/Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid company holidays, and earned hybrid work options designed to protect mental health.
- Professional Support: Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned specifically to your cases.
- Continued Education: Financial support CLEs with maintained billable hour requirements.
We have spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people, ensuring your skills are respected and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.
