Probate Litigation Associate (3-6 Years)

gpac; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 100% paid for the emp

401(k) with QACA matching

Salary with 1,500 billable hours

Job summary

gpac seeks a Probate Litigation Associate in Sugar Land, TX to work alongside a partner handling 100-150 active matters. You’ll gain real responsibility, mentorship, and a clear path to partnership.

Responsibilities include guardianship matters (contested and uncontested), probate litigation, and related business disputes. Candidates should have 3–6 years probate experience and strong motion practice. This is a full-time, in-office role with a competitive base salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years probate experience (contested or uncontested)
• Litigators outside probate with strong motion practice skills welcome
• Self-starter who takes initiative and learns from mistakes

Responsibilities

• Guardianships, contested and uncontested
• Probate litigation and uncontested probate
• Business litigation

Skills

Motion practice

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

3-6 years probate experience

Job description

Probate Litigation Associate - Build Your Path to Partnership

Executive Summary

Ready to grow your career at a firm that invests in you? A growing, collegial private practice law firm in Sugar Land, TX is adding a Probate Litigation Associate to work side by side with a partner who carries 100-150 active matters. You'll get real responsibility, real mentorship, and a real path to partnership.

The Practice

• Guardianships, both contested and uncontested (the core focus)
• Probate litigation and uncontested probate
• Business litigation

Why You'll Love It Here

• Collegial, Team-First Culture: A supportive environment with no yelling, ever.
• Mentorship That Matters: Learn directly from a partner who invests in associates.
• Promote-From-Within Path: A clear track to non-equity and equity partnership.
• Growth Mode: Join a firm on the way up.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000-$165,000 DOE
• Tiered performance bonus once you've covered your cost
• Salary review every work anniversary
• 401(k) with QACA matching
• Health insurance 100% paid for the employee (optional family coverage at employee cost)
• Billable requirement: 1,500 hours

What We're Looking For

• 3-6 years of probate experience (contested or uncontested)
• Litigators outside probate with strong motion practice skills are welcome
• A self-starter who takes initiative, is willing to take smart risks, and learns from mistakes

Schedule:

Full-time, in office (no remote or hybrid).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.