Probate & Trust Litigation Associate — Remote

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Probate and Trust Litigation Associate Attorney for a partnership-track role. This fully remote position focuses on fiduciary disputes, probate matters, and complex trust litigation, with substantial responsibility and direct client contact.

The ideal candidate has a Texas bar license, a JD from an accredited law school, and at least five years' probate litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of probate litigation experience.
• Strong command of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence.
• Ability to draft technically strong and persuasive litigation documents.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to independently manage a docket and run matters with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate and trust litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy, including early case assessment and settlement positioning.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other filings.
• Handle written discovery and document strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trial preparation as needed.
• Communicate with clients regarding strategy, risk, and settlement options.
• Contribute to practice development through client relationship building and referral cultivation.

Skills

Client communication

Litigation strategy

Legal research

Deposition handling

Case management

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Probate and Trust Litigation Associate Attorney for a partnership-track role. This fully remote position focuses on fiduciary disputes, probate matters, and complex trust litigation, with substantial responsibility and direct client contact.

The ideal candidate has a Texas bar license, a JD from an accredited law school, and at least five years' probate litigation experience.