Senior Estate Planning Attorney

Codispoti Law is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Attorney who wants to do sophisticated, meaningful planning work in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

This role is ideal for an attorney with strong estate planning experience who enjoys guiding clients through important life and legacy decisions, values high-quality work product, and wants to be part of a modern, supportive firm culture.

We are not looking for a volume-based “document churn” attorney. We are building a long-term team focused on thoughtful counsel, strong client relationships, and excellent planning outcomes for families, professionals, and business owners.

Key Responsibilities:

You will lead clients through comprehensive estate planning matters from consultation through execution, with support from an experienced team and established systems.

Your work will include:

• Advising clients on estate planning strategies tailored to their goals and family dynamics
• Drafting and reviewing sophisticated estate planning documents, including:

-Revocable trusts

-Irrevocable trusts

-Wills

-Powers of attorney

-Advance directives

• Assisting clients with trust funding and implementation
• Collaborating with financial advisors, CPAs, and other professionals when appropriate
• Supporting probate and trust administration matters as needed
• Mentoring junior team members, legal assistants, or paralegals
• Contributing to the continued development of firm systems and client experience

The Type of Attorney Who Thrives Here

This position is well-suited for someone who:

• Has solid estate planning experience and enjoys the practice area deeply
• Takes pride in balancing technical accuracy with excellent client communication
• Wants to continue growing professionally and expanding their sophistication in planning strategies
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting younger professionals
• Appreciates structure, collaboration, and modern systems
• Is looking for a stable long-term opportunity rather than a high-pressure burnout environment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license
• 5 years of estate planning experience
• Experience drafting revocable and irrevocable trusts
• Familiarity with high-net-worth or complex planning matters
• Working knowledge of estate, gift, and trust planning concepts
• Experience with uncontested probate matters preferred
• Strong interpersonal and client counseling skills
• Ability to manage matters with professionalism and attention to detail
• Comfort using legal technology and case management systems

Preferred Experience

• WealthCounsel experience
• Lawmatics experience
• Exposure to advanced planning or tax-oriented strategies
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or support staff

Compensation

• Base salary: $130,000–$150,000 depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Additional earning potential tied to production, leadership contribution, and firm growth

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CLE and professional development support
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Modern systems and technology designed to support attorney efficiency

Why Attorneys Join Codispoti Law

Experienced attorneys often leave firms because of burnout, lack of support, unclear expectations, or feeling like they are simply producing documents instead of practicing law meaningfully.

We have intentionally built a practice that values:

• professionalism without unnecessary chaos
• collaboration over internal competition
• high-quality planning work
• personal and professional growth
• strong systems and client experience
• long-term team development

We believe excellent estate planning requires both technical skill and human connection, and we are building a team that values both.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your estate planning experience and what you are looking for in your next professional opportunity.

Applications will be reviewed confidentially and on a rolling basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000