Probate Attorney — Lead Cases in Texas with Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a probate attorney in Houston, TX to guide families through complex probate, estate, and inheritance matters from intake to resolution. You will own cases, handle administrations and guardianships, draft pleadings, negotiate resolutions, and appear at hearings within a structured, supportive team environment.

The role requires a Texas license in good standing, strong legal writing, research, and courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• Texas Bar license in good standing required.
• Experience with independent and dependent administrations, contested probate 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 and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and estate matters from intake through resolution, maintaining strong ownership of each case.
• 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 and attention to detail.
• Develop case strategies, manage discovery, negotiate resolutions, and prepare matters 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 while delivering clear, practical legal guidance.
• Coordinate effectively with paralegals, administrative professionals, opposing counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and workflows across a busy caseload.
• Identify risks, develop solutions, and move cases forward with professionalism and sound legal judgment.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Drafting

Negotiation

Case Management

Courtroom Experience

Communication Skills

Organization

Education

Texas Bar License

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a probate attorney in Houston, TX to guide families through complex probate, estate, and inheritance matters from intake to resolution. You will own cases, handle administrations and guardianships, draft pleadings, negotiate resolutions, and appear at hearings within a structured, supportive team environment.

The role requires a Texas license in good standing, strong legal writing, research, and courtroom experience.