Hybrid Probate & Estate Planning Attorney – Growth

Orion Placement; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to own matters

Hybrid work flexibility

Bonuses

Health coverage

Bar dues & CLE paid

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a probate and estate planning attorney in Arlington, TX. The role offers direct client contact, autonomy, and collaboration with paralegals and a supportive team. Hybrid in-office and remote work is provided with regular Arlington presence.

The ideal candidate has a Texas bar license and 2+ years of probate/estate planning experience, plus strong drafting and counseling skills to guide families through probate and planning processes.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of probate and estate planning experience.
• Experience independently managing client matters and deadlines.
• Strong legal drafting, research, communication, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to take ownership of matters and follow through without extensive oversight.
• In-house and solo practice backgrounds are welcome.
• Family law or related litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and estate planning matters with meaningful autonomy and direct client contact.
• Handle contested and uncontested probate matters, including independent administrations, determinations of heirship, and muniment of title proceedings.
• Draft wills, powers of attorney, medical directives, revocable trusts, and other estate planning documents.
• Counsel clients on estate planning strategies and guide families through the probate process.
• Manage matters from initial consultation through resolution while keeping clients informed and engaged.
• Work closely with paralegals and legal assistants on drafting, filings, case management, and administrative support.
• Meet a monthly billable expectation of approximately 120 hours while maintaining responsive, high-quality client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas when client needs overlap.

Skills

Texas Bar license

Probate experience

Autonomy in cases

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Independent case management

In-house/solo background

Family law experience

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a probate and estate planning attorney in Arlington, TX. The role offers direct client contact, autonomy, and collaboration with paralegals and a supportive team. Hybrid in-office and remote work is provided with regular Arlington presence.

The ideal candidate has a Texas bar license and 2+ years of probate/estate planning experience, plus strong drafting and counseling skills to guide families through probate and planning processes.