Estate Planning Attorney

Orionplacement; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced attorney for a hybrid role focusing on trust and estate law. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree and an active bar license in Utah, Texas, or Nevada, along with 3+ years of relevant experience.

This position involves advising clients on estate planning matters, drafting legal documents, and guiding trust and estate administration. The firm values collaboration and offers strong support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in Utah, Texas, or Nevada, depending on office location.
• 3+ years of trust and estate experience with significant probate experience required.
• Ability to independently manage files and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning and probate matters.
• Draft wills, trusts, and related documents.
• Guide clients through trust and estate administration.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication

Organizational abilities

Client counseling skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Pay

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing and innovative law firm with strong operational and marketing support.
• Receive a steady flow of clients so you can focus on practicing law and building meaningful relationships.
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility and genuine work-life integration.
• Build a sophisticated trust and estate practice with long-term growth potential.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, team-oriented culture.
• Leverage technology and systems designed to streamline estate and probate work.
• Expand your practice with business development support and referral opportunities.
• Help families navigate important life transitions and make a lasting impact.

Location

Hybrid opportunity based in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, Austin, Texas area, or Reno, Nevada area, offering flexibility while maintaining strong client relationships and in-person collaboration when needed.

Note

Candidates must have an active bar license in the state where they will practice and possess at least 3+ years of trust and estate experience with substantial probate experience.

About Us

We are a growing, forward-thinking law firm committed to providing exceptional client service while creating an environment where attorneys can thrive. Our team values collaboration, professional development, and giving attorneys the support and resources they need to build rewarding, sustainable practices. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise individuals and families on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters.
• Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related documents.
• Handle probate matters from opening through final distribution.
• Guide trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries through trust and estate administration.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical recommendations regarding estate, probate, and fiduciary issues.
• Communicate with clients and families with empathy and professionalism.
• Coordinate with courts, financial institutions, and third parties to efficiently advance matters.
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure an exceptional client experience.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Participate in networking and business development activities with firm support to grow your practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar license in Utah, Texas, or Nevada, depending on office location.
• 3+ years of trust and estate experience with significant probate experience required.
• Strong drafting skills for estate planning and probate documents.
• Excellent communication and client counseling skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to independently manage files and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional client service.
• Business development mindset preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys deserve great support. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, flexibility, and work-life integration. We invest in technology, operations, and marketing so attorneys can focus on serving clients, growing their practices, and enjoying long-term career satisfaction. You'll join a team that values knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and making a meaningful difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance