Attorney

gpac; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

gpac, a well-established Dallas law firm, seeks a Probate & Family Law Associate with 2+ years of experience to own matters from intake to resolution. You will work in a fast-paced environment with a collegial Dallas team and provide strategic counsel to clients.

The role emphasizes independent management, strong research/writing, and effective client communication, with full benefits and meaningful autonomy over matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of probate and family law experience.
• Ability to manage matters from intake to resolution.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and family law matters independently from intake through resolution.
• Handle case strategy, pleadings, discovery, hearings, negotiations, and other substantive matters.
• Provide practical, responsive guidance to clients throughout the life of their cases.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while maintaining ownership of assigned matters.

Skills

Independent case management

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Client communication

Time management

Education

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Probate & Family Law Associate | Dallas

A well-established Dallas law firm is looking to add a Probate & Family Law Associate with 2+ years of experience. This is an opportunity for an attorney who is comfortable taking ownership of matters and handling cases independently from start to finish. The firm offers a collegial environment while maintaining a fast-paced practice where client needs can change quickly.

What You'll Do

• Manage probate and family law matters independently from intake through resolution
• Handle day-to-day case strategy, client communication, pleadings, discovery, hearings, negotiations, and other substantive matters
• Provide practical, responsive guidance to clients throughout the life of their cases
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents
• Adapt to changing client needs and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environmentWork collaboratively with attorneys and staff while maintaining ownership of assigned matters

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience practicing probate and family law
• Ability to independently manage matters from start to finish
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
• Comfortable handling changing priorities and the natural unpredictability of family law matters
• Strong client-service skills and sound judgment
• Self-starter who can work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Texas Bar admission required

What You'll Get

• 120 billable hours per month
• Full benefits package
• Collegial and supportive work environment
• Meaningful autonomy and responsibility over your matters
• Fast-paced practice with a stable team and strong client relationships

If you're a probate and family law attorney looking for an opportunity to take ownership of your cases while working with a collegial Dallas team, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.