What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estate Planning & Probate Attorney position at Law Office of Bryan Fagan?
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Richmond
Reporting To: Kimberly Washington
Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 / year
Description
What You’ll Do
You won’t be hunting for leads or chasing invoices. You will lead high-impact estate planning and probate matters from intake to final resolution with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
An experienced, compassionate advocate who is ready to thrive in a highly collaborative legal environment.
We value your expertise and compensate accordingly, offering the infrastructure of a large firm alongside a warm, people-first culture.
We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence across our 11 Texas offices. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enable us to be a stronger firm and a better workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, but your unique insights and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated, and deeply valued.
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Richmond
Reporting To: Kimberly Washington
Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 / year
Description
What You’ll Do
You won’t be hunting for leads or chasing invoices. You will lead high-impact estate planning and probate matters from intake to final resolution with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
- Lead the Strategy: Drive complex probate litigation, including non-contested and contested guardianships, conservatorships, and trust disputes.
- Command the Courtroom: Represent clients in Texas probate courts with confidence and clarity during will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Litigate & Draft with Excellence: Conduct thorough legal research, handle depositions and mediations, and approve or draft elite, comprehensive estate plans.
- Provide Expert Counsel: Help families navigate wealth preservation and their toughest transitions with results-driven, empathetic representation.
An experienced, compassionate advocate who is ready to thrive in a highly collaborative legal environment.
- The Credentials: A valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
- The Experience: Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience in Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters (5 years preferred).
- The Skillset: A strong presence in the courtroom for contested matters and the ability to manage a busy docket with care and composure. You are a highly organized advocate experienced in drafting comprehensive trusts, wills, pleadings, and structures with exceptional attention to detail.
- The Tech: Proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, or similar drafting and client management software.
We value your expertise and compensate accordingly, offering the infrastructure of a large firm alongside a warm, people-first culture.
- Competitive Earnings: Attractive Base Salary (commensurate with experience) a lucrative bi-weekly billable hour bonus structure with $70k annual upside.
- The Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with Short/Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
- Real Balance: Generous PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option (1–2 days remote) designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
- Real Support: Dedicated administrative support and billing teams assigned to your cases so you can focus entirely on managing your clients' journeys.
We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence across our 11 Texas offices. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enable us to be a stronger firm and a better workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, but your unique insights and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated, and deeply valued.
Salary : $70,000 - $130,000