Attorney / Senior Associate - Trusts and Estates

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Probate and Trust Litigation Associate Attorney for a partnership-track role. The position focuses on fiduciary disputes, complex probate matters, and trust-related controversies, with ownership of matters and direct client contact.

This hybrid, in-office role offers a base salary starting at $140,000 and a path to partnership. You will manage a docket, develop litigation strategy, draft and argue pleadings, take depositions, and

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of probate litigation experience.
• Strong command of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to independently manage a docket and run matters with appropriate supervision.
• Strong legal research, advocacy, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and trust litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including early case assessment and settlement positioning.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other persuasive filings.
• Handle written discovery and document strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation as needed.
• Communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and settlement options.
• Contribute to practice development through client relationship building and referral cultivation.

Skills

Client communication

Deposition experience

Docket management

Litigation strategy

Drafting pleadings

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Probate and Trust Litigation Associate Attorney | Partnership Track | Houston, Texas | Hybrid | From $140,000 Base Salary

A confidential U.S. law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Probate and Trust Litigation practice in Texas.

This role focuses on fiduciary litigation, complex probate disputes, and trust and estate controversies, frequently involving sophisticated fact patterns and significant financial stakes.

The position is well suited to an attorney who enjoys ownership of matters, direct client contact, and building a long-term practice within a partnership-track structure.

Location:

Houston, Texas

Schedule:

In office 4 days per week

Compensation:

Base salary from $140,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Partnership-track role with a defined advancement framework
• Substantive probate and trust litigation, including fiduciary disputes and multi-issue matters
• Meaningful responsibility, including managing a docket and driving case strategy
• Regular client counseling and expectation management
• Billable hours target of 1,900

The Role:

• Manage probate and trust litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including early case assessment and settlement positioning
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other persuasive filings
• Handle written discovery and document strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trial preparation as needed
• Communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and settlement options
• Contribute to practice development through client relationship building and referral cultivation

Requirements:

• Active Texas law license in good standing
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of probate litigation experience
• Strong command of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence
• Demonstrated ability to draft technically strong and persuasive litigation documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Ability to independently manage a docket and run matters with appropriate supervision
• Strong legal research, advocacy, and client communication skills

Preferred Background:

• Strong academic credentials, writing skills, and references
• Interest in business development and developing referral relationships
• Record of high achievement in a fast-paced, team-oriented litigation environment

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary from $140,000
• Benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401(k)