Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Brandy Austin Law Firm, PLLC in Arlington, TX seeks an Associate Attorney with a strong probate and estate planning focus to join a hybrid team. The role requires 2+ years of family law courtroom experience, a Texas bar, and a track record of handling contested hearings.

Expect ~120 billable hours monthly and opportunities for professional development. The position blends 60% family law litigation with 40% probate/estate planning, offering meaningful client contact and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years probate and estate planning experience is a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of associate-level experience in Texas law.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload with approximately 60% family law litigation and 40% probate/estate planning.
• Independently appear in court for contested family law hearings.
• Maintain strong client communication from initial consultation through resolution.
• Handle probate and estate planning matters with autonomy and direct client contact.
• Draft wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, revocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Counsel clients on estate planning strategies and guide families through probate process.
• Meet monthly billable target of ~120 hours; collaborate with paralegals and staff.
• Work with attorneys across practice areas when client needs overlap.

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful family law, probate, and estate planning matters while building direct client relationships.
• Join a warm, supportive team where attorneys are trusted to manage their work and make an impact.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility while staying connected to an experienced, collaborative legal team.
• Receive support from paralegals and legal assistants so you can focus on substantive legal work, courtroom advocacy, and client service.
• Earn additional compensation through collection and origination bonuses.
• Grow your expertise with firm-supported professional development, CLE, bar dues, and a funded path toward Texas Board of Legal Specialization certification.
• Work with clients during important life transitions and provide practical guidance that can make a lasting difference.

Location

Arlington, TX. This is a hybrid opportunity offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. Regular in-person time with our Arlington team is required.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Texas and have 1+ year of family law experience, including independently handling contested family law hearings in court. This position focuses approximately 60% on family law litigation and 40% on probate and estate planning. Probate and estate planning experience is a plus, but it does not replace the required family law courtroom experience. This role carries a billable expectation of approximately 120 hours per month.

About Us

We are a client-focused Texas law practice built around thoughtful counsel, personal service, and a genuinely supportive working environment. Our attorneys help individuals and families navigate important legal matters with care while benefiting from the perspective of a broader legal practice. We value attorneys who take ownership, communicate well, and want to grow with a collaborative team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a caseload focused approximately 60% on family law litigation and 40% on probate and estate planning.
• Independently handle contested family law matters, including court appearances, hearings, motion practice, case strategy, and client advocacy.
• Manage family law matters from initial consultation through resolution while maintaining strong communication with clients.
• Manage probate and estate planning matters with meaningful autonomy and direct client contact.
• Handle contested and uncontested probate matters, including independent administrations, determinations of heirship, and muniment of title proceedings.
• Draft wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, revocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Counsel clients on estate planning strategies and guide families through the probate process.
• Manage matters, deadlines, discovery, filings, and client communications with limited oversight.
• Work closely with paralegals and legal assistants on drafting, filings, case management, and administrative support.
• Meet a monthly billable expectation of approximately 120 hours while maintaining responsive, high-quality client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas when client needs overlap.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ year of family law experience.
• Demonstrated experience independently appearing in court and advocating for clients in contested family law hearings.
• Candidates whose experience is limited to drafting pleadings or preparing for hearings without independently appearing and advocating in court will not meet the courtroom experience requirement.
• Probate and estate planning experience is a plus but is not required and does not replace the required family law litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing client matters, deadlines, and case strategy.
• Strong legal drafting, research, communication, courtroom advocacy, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to take ownership of matters and follow through without extensive oversight.
• In-house and solo practice backgrounds are welcome if the required family law courtroom experience is present.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build a practice rather than simply fill a support role. We offer the autonomy to own your matters, hands‑on courtroom experience, the resources of an established legal team, hybrid flexibility, bonus opportunities, health coverage, paid bar dues and CLE, paid time off, and meaningful professional development. Most importantly, you will work with a team that values excellent representation, accountability, collaboration, and making a genuine difference for clients.

JPC - 2253

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

9/28 UPDATE: MUST HAVE: candidate must have handled contested family law hearings on their own, not only drafted for them.

Requirements

Must-have:TX bar license. 2+ yr probate and estate planning exp.

• Required Years as Associate: 2+ years
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• 2 to 3 years: $100K to $115K;
• 4 to 5 years: $115K to $130K;
• 6+ years: $130K to $145K;
• exceptional fit up to approximately $150K.

Submission Email:Brandy - [e-mail]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Arlington Associate Attorney role focused on probate and estate planning. Active TX Bar and 2+ years of directly relevant experience required; hybrid with required in-office time and 120 monthly billable hours. Target base is under $150K depending on experience, plus collection/origination bonus potential.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Arlington, TX
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid
• Experience: 2+
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