Attorney – Estate Planning/Trust

Professional Alternatives; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in the Bellaire/Houston area seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to advance its estate planning and trusts practice. The role involves drafting wills and trusts, advising on long-term care and Medicaid planning under Texas law, and managing matters from intake to completion with precision.

Candidates should hold an active Texas bar license, bring 5+ years of estate planning experience, and demonstrate empathy and professionalism when assisting seniors and families.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar license and good standing.
• 5+ years of Texas estate planning experience.
• Strong working knowledge across related areas (trusts, probate, elder law/medicaid planning preferred).
• Client-first mindset with empathy, patience, and professionalism (especially with elderly clients).
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple active files simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, etc.).
• Advise clients on estate and long-term care planning strategies under Texas law.
• Manage matters from intake through execution with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with clients, referral partners, and internal team members.
• Work efficiently in a transactional environment while maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Estate planning

Trusts

Probate

Elder law

Medicaid planning

Job description

Job ID#: 42978

Associate Attorney – estate planning / trusts

overview
a well-established, highly respected law firm in the bellaire/houston area is seeking an experienced associate attorney to join its growing practice. this firm is widely recognized as a trailblazer in the estate and elder law space, delivering compassionate, sophisticated counsel to individuals and families—especially seniors and clients navigating complex life transitions.

key practice areas

• estate planning
• trusts
• probate
• elder law
• medicaid planning

responsibilities

• draft and review estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, etc.)
• advise clients on estate and long-term care planning strategies under texas law
• manage matters from intake through execution with strong attention to detail and deadlines
• communicate clearly with clients, referral partners, and internal team members
• work efficiently in a transactional environment while maintaining high service standards

requirements

• active texas bar license and good standing
• 5+ years of texas estate planning experience
• strong working knowledge across related areas (trusts, probate, elder law/medicaid planning preferred)
• client-first mindset with empathy, patience, and professionalism (especially with elderly clients)
• organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple active files simultaneously

work environment

• full-time, onsite role (bellaire/houston area)
• professional, collaborative team setting

compensation & benefits

• competitive compensation (target base around $115,000, depending on experience)
• comprehensive benefits package