Houston Probate & Trust Litigator – Partnership Track

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, disability, dental, and

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston seeks an experienced associate to join its probate and trust litigation practice. The attorney will handle fiduciary disputes and high-stakes probate matters, working with clients directly and advancing strategy.

The role emphasizes ownership of matters, autonomous decision-making, and building client relationships, with a 4-day in-office schedule and base salary starting at $140,000.

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of probate litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong command of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence.
• Demonstrated ability to draft technically competent and persuasive litigation documents.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to develop and execute sophisticated litigation strategies and resolve multi-issue disputes.
• Ability to interface with clients, manage expectations, and independently manage a docket.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate, trust, and fiduciary litigation matters through resolution.
• Develop and execute case strategy, including early case assessment and settlement positioning. Draft pleadings, motions, and persuasive briefs; support hearing and trial preparation as needed.
• Handle written discovery and document strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and settlement options.
• Help build the practice through client relationship development and referral cultivation.

Skills

Active Texas license

Probate litigation exp.

Deposition experience

Client communication

Docket management

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston seeks an experienced associate to join its probate and trust litigation practice. The attorney will handle fiduciary disputes and high-stakes probate matters, working with clients directly and advancing strategy.

The role emphasizes ownership of matters, autonomous decision-making, and building client relationships, with a 4-day in-office schedule and base salary starting at $140,000.