Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Earnings

Health & Wellness Benefits

401(k) with match

Hybrid work options

Paralegal and billing support

CLE support

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan seeks an Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney to join our Texas practice in Fort Worth. You will lead high-stakes matters with no business development duties, supported by our marketing, administrative, and billing teams.

You will handle estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters across multiple counties, supervise paralegals, and develop case strategies for complex litigation. Texas Bar licensure and 2+ years' experience required.

Qualifications

• Active Texas State Bar member with at least 2 years of experience in Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Texas Bar License

Estate/Probate Experience

Courtroom Presence

Client Advocacy

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication

Technology Proficiency

Docket Management

Tools

Clio

TxDoc

Wealth Counsel

Google Workspace

Texas e-filing

Job description

Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Worth

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, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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.