Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings with bonus upside

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) retirement with match

Generous PTO and hybrid options

Dedicated paralegal and billing staff

Continued education support (CLE)

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a battle-tested Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney to join our Texas platform. This role focuses on high-stakes litigation in probate, estate planning, and guardianship, with full support from our marketing, administrative, and billing engines; no lead generation or chasing invoices.

You will handle estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters across Texas counties, lead First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions,

Qualifications

• Active member of the Texas State Bar in good standing.
• 2+ years in Estate Planning, Probate (contested and uncontested), and Guardianship.
• First-Chair or lead advocacy experience in Texas courts with hearings and depositions.
• Clear, compassionate client advocacy for emotionally charged matters.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to plan sophisticated case strategies.
• Experience supervising or partnering with paralegals and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain complex concepts.
• Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel, Google Workspace and TX e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship oversight across cases.
• Command courtroom advocacy in Texas counties with trials and hearings.
• Develop and execute strategic tactics for fast-paced dockets.
• Provide results-driven, compassionate client counsel.
• Maintain multi-county docket management and meticulous pleadings.
• Supervise paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Texas State Bar licensure

Estate Planning

Probate experience

Guardianship experience

Courtroom presence

Client advocacy

Strategic thinking

Collaboration & leadership

Communication

Docket management

Technology proficiency

Tools

Clio

TxDoc

Wealth Counsel

Google Workspace

TX e-filing systems

Job description

Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Compensation: $75,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a "battle-tested" advocate to join our powerhouse platform. This unique role is designed for a high-performing attorney who thrives in the courtroom and possesses a dual mastery of Probate, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship department.

At our firm, we have cleared the path so you can focus on the practice of law at the highest level. As an Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Attorney, you will not be responsible for lead generation, business development, or chasing invoices; instead, you will lead high-impact cases with the full support of our dedicated marketing, administrative, and billing engines.

Key Responsibilities

Your role in our mission includes the following responsibilities:

• Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Oversight: Handle estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested, and guardianship matters.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Command the courtroom in the Texas surrounding counties, conducting First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions with confidence.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sophisticated tactics and negotiation strategies for dynamic, fast-paced dockets.
• Client Counsel: Provide results-driven, compassionate representation to help clients navigate their toughest life chapters.
• Regional Flexibility: Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across a office regions and counties.
• Administrative Excellence: Supervise the work of assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

Skills & Qualifications

• Licensure: Active member of the Texas State Bar with a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
• Subject-Matter Expertise: 2+ years of recent, hands-on experience in Estate Planning, Probate (contested and uncontested), and Guardianship matters.
• Courtroom Presence: Proven track record handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and First-Chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts, with confidence in high-impact litigation when needed.
• Client Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged life events.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute sophisticated case strategies and negotiate effectively.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.
• Technology: Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel (or similar drafting platforms), Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
• Organization & Docket Management: Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Earnings: Base salary ranging from $75,000 - $130,000+(based on experience) with a bonus structure offering significant annual upside.
• Health & Wellness: Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, plus Short/Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid company holidays, and earned hybrid work options designed to protect mental health.
• Professional Support: Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned specifically to your cases.
• Continued Education: Financial support CLEs with maintained billable hour requirements.

We have spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people, ensuring your skills are respected and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enable us to be a stronger firm. Your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated, and deeply valued.