Associate Attorney (Probate, Real Estate, Business)

Allen Texas Attorneys; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Allen Texas Attorneys is seeking an attorney to join a warm, collaborative team in Collin County. The ideal candidate handles diverse matters with attention to detail, proactivity, honesty, empathy, and strong communication skills.

Qualified applicants will have a JD, be licensed in Texas, and possess solid critical thinking. The role emphasizes independent work, proactive problem solving, and clear written and verbal communication. In-person work is expected with a supportive firm culture.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Texas license in good standing.
• Legal experience not strictly required; willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Detail oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Consult and advise clients in a variety of legal areas.
• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy.
• Explain legal options and risks to clients.
• Build relationships with clients.
• Negotiate, research, and communicate effectively.
• Seek creative, expedient resolutions.
• Draft legal documents (estate planning, deeds, contracts, motions, formation).
• Attend hearings.
• Review contracts and other legal documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Detail oriented

Independence

Research

Negotiation

Drafting

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Our ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience handling one or more of these types of matters or who is willing to learn. We are looking to add to our warm and welcoming team by hiring an attorney who is detail oriented, proactive, friendly, honest, empathetic, and a good communicator.

Responsibilities:

• Consult and advise clients in a variety of legal areas
• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Explain legal options to clients and bring possible outcomes or risks to their attention
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Look for ways to resolve matters in a creative and expedient manner
• Draft legal documents, such as estate planning documents, deeds, contracts, motions, business formation documents
• Attend hearings
• Review and analyze contracts and other legal documents
• Prepare and respond to discovery

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background
• Excellent communicator – both verbally and in writing
• Knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive
• Creative problem solver
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• Takes initiative and works independently with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented and organized
• Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with staff
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Adobe, Outlook, Excel
• Minimum of 0 years of experience practicing law

What We Offer:

• Warm and friendly working environment in Collin County
• Focus on helping people in the community with their legal needs
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the firm
• Paid comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision. Ancillary benefits available
• Company-provided life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage

Job Details

• Salary Range is dependent upon experience.Bonuses are based on firm and individual performance
• Job Type: Full time and Part time available
• Work Setting: In-person

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Allen Texas Attorneys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document forms upon hire.

Writing samples and references required. Employment dependent on successful completion of a background check.