Associate Attorney

Fute; Texas; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Fute is seeking an attorney to contribute to probate and estate planning work within a clear, organized, and high-performing legal structure. This fully remote role serves clients across Texas, with strong support from paralegal and administrative teams to ensure excellent client care.

You will lead probate matters from start to finish, including administrations, hearings, and discovery, while delivering thoughtful, policy-driven guidance to families in important moments of life.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• At least 2 years of probate experience, including independent and dependent administrations, general litigation, discovery, and alternative probate procedures.
• Ability to manage a busy, fast-moving workload with consistency and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated, interruption-free workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead probate and estate matters from start to finish with clear workflows and professional client care.
• Attend hearings, motions and contested matters in the Bexar County area and throughout Texas.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, negotiate resolutions, and prepare for mediation or trial when disputes arise.
• Provide thoughtful, results-focused guidance to families during important life moments.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Client-focused

Strong communication

Education

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

This role is designed for attorneys who want to contribute to meaningful probate and estate planning work while operating within a clear, organized, and high‑performing legal structure. If you value consistency, strong workflows, and delivering excellent client care, you’ll feel right at home here.

We serve clients across the entire state of Texas through six strategically located offices. While we hire attorneys statewide, we are currently prioritizing candidates who reside in or near San Antonio, El Paso, Corpus Christi to support client needs in those regions. This role is fully remote, with structured workflows and strong support from our paralegal and administrative teams.

What You’ll Do

You’ll take ownership of probate and estate cases from start to finish, backed by a team that values clarity, communication, and professionalism.

• Lead Probate Matters: Navigate administrations, contested proceedings, guardianships, and estate planning with confidence and care.
• Show Up in Court: Handle hearings, motions, and contested matters in the Bexar County area and throughout Texas, bringing a steady presence and clear strategy to each appearance.
• Drive Case Strategy: Draft pleadings, manage discovery, negotiate resolutions, and prepare for mediation or trial when disputes arise.
• Support Families: Provide thoughtful, results-focused guidance during some of the most important moments in a client’s life.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for attorneys who are organized, detail-oriented, and energized by meaningful client work.

• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Ideally at least 2 years of probate experience, including work with independent and dependent administrations, general litigation, discovery, and alternative probate procedures
• Ability to manage a busy, fast-moving workload with consistency and professionalism
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated, interruption-free workspace

At our firm, we prioritize cultivating a collaborative and supportive work environment that nurtures professional growth and development, while also recognizing the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.