Houston Probate Attorney — Lead Probate & Estate Matters

Orionplacement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced probate attorney to guide Texas families through estates, probate matters, and related litigation from intake to resolution. The role is on-site in Houston and offers a full-time schedule with strong benefits.

Ideal candidates will hold a Texas Bar license in good standing, possess courtroom experience, and demonstrate excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills while managing multiple cases with professionalism and care.

Qualifications

• Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with independent and dependent administrations, contested proceedings, guardianships, or probate litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, negotiation, and case-management skills.
• Courtroom and hearing experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and estate matters from intake through resolution with strong ownership.
• Handle independent and dependent administrations, contested probate proceedings, guardianships, and related estate matters.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents with accuracy.
• Develop case strategies, manage discovery, negotiate resolutions, and prepare for mediation or trial.
• Appear at hearings, motions, and contested matters in probate and other courts as needed.
• Advise clients and families through sensitive estate and probate issues with clear guidance.
• Coordinate effectively with paralegals, administrative professionals, opposing counsel, courts, and stakeholders.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and workflows across a busy caseload.
• Identify risks, develop solutions, and move cases forward with professionalism and sound judgment.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting

Negotiation

Case management

Client service

Courtroom experience

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced probate attorney to guide Texas families through estates, probate matters, and related litigation from intake to resolution. The role is on-site in Houston and offers a full-time schedule with strong benefits.

Ideal candidates will hold a Texas Bar license in good standing, possess courtroom experience, and demonstrate excellent research, writing, and negotiation skills while managing multiple cases with professionalism and care.