Elite Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney (Hybrid)

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

Health & Wellness

Retirement 401(k)

Hybrid work options

Paralegal support

Continued Education support

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Rockwall, TX invites an experienced Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney to join our litigation-focused team. The role emphasizes high-impact courtroom advocacy without business development duties, supported by our marketing, administrative, and billing engines.

You will oversee estate planning, probate and guardianship matters across multiple Texas counties, lead First-Chair trials or hearings, and coordinate with paralegals to advise clients with

Qualifications

• Active member of the Texas State Bar with a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Estate Planning, Probate (contested and uncontested), and Guardianship matters.
• Proven track record handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and First-Chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex life events.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute sophisticated case strategies and negotiate effectively.
• Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.
• Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel (or similar), Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Oversight: Handle estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested), and guardianship matters.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Lead First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions across Texas counties.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sophisticated tactics and negotiation strategies for dynamic dockets.
• Client Counsel: Provide results-driven, compassionate representation to clients navigating life events.
• Regional Flexibility: Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across multiple office regions and counties.
• Administrative Excellence: Supervise paralegals and support staff to ensure precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

Skills

Courtroom presence

Client advocacy

Strategic thinking

Collaboration & leadership

Communication

Docket management

Tools

Clio

TxDoc

WealthCounsel

Google Workspace

Texas e-filing systems

Job description

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Rockwall, TX invites an experienced Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney to join our litigation-focused team. The role emphasizes high-impact courtroom advocacy without business development duties, supported by our marketing, administrative, and billing engines.

You will oversee estate planning, probate and guardianship matters across multiple Texas counties, lead First-Chair trials or hearings, and coordinate with paralegals to advise clients with