Probate Attorney

Spencer Trial Attorneys, P.C. is seeking a Probate Attorney to join our growing team in El Paso, Texas. This is a full-time, on-site position.

We are a family-owned and operated law firm committed to providing compassionate, high-quality legal representation to individuals and families throughout El Paso, West Texas, and surrounding communities. Our clients often come to us during stressful, emotional, and uncertain times, and we take pride in helping them move forward with clarity, preparation, and confidence.

The Probate Attorney will primarily handle probate matters, including estate administrations, heirship proceedings, court filings, client meetings, and probate hearings. Additional duties may include assisting with guardianships, estate planning, wills, trusts, and general elder law matters.

This role is ideal for an attorney who is professional, detail-oriented, comfortable working directly with clients, and interested in helping families navigate important legal matters with care and precision.

Compensation

• $80,000 – $120,000 annually, depending on experience

Responsibilities

The Probate Attorney will:

• Meet with clients to discuss probate matters, estate administration, guardianships, and related legal needs
• Prepare, review, and file probate pleadings, applications, inventories, accountings, notices, orders, and related documents
• Represent clients in probate court hearings
• Handle heirship proceedings and related court matters
• Assist with guardianship matters as needed
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing parties, beneficiaries, heirs, and other interested parties
• Help clients navigate probate matters while protecting their rights, assets, and family interests
• Work closely with paralegals, case managers, and firm leadership to keep cases moving efficiently
• Review and analyze estate documents, financial records, heirship issues, beneficiary matters, and guardianship-related issues
• Assist with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, advance directives, and related documents
• Assist with general elder law matters as needed
• Maintain accurate notes, deadlines, tasks, and case updates in the firm’s case management system
• Manage assigned caseload and meet firm performance expectations
• Contribute to a team culture built on accountability, consistency, professionalism, and excellent client service

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active Texas law license in good standing
• 2 years of probate, guardianship, estate planning, elder law, or related legal experience preferred
• Courtroom experience preferred
• Strong client communication skills
• Ability to explain legal issues clearly and practically
• Excellent writing, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working within a team environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
• New Mexico or Arizona licensure is a plus, but not required

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an attorney who is dependable, client-focused, and aligned with our firm’s commitment to professionalism, preparation, consistency, and responsibility. The right person should be comfortable handling probate matters from beginning to end, communicating with clients during difficult situations, and working collaboratively with a team to deliver excellent results.

The Probate Attorney will have the support of paralegals, case managers, and firm leadership, and should be comfortable working within a team-based environment focused on preparation, consistency, and excellent client service.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants to join an established firm, handle meaningful probate work, and support related practice areas such as guardianships, estate planning, wills, trusts, and elder law.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $80,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience
• Health insurance stipend of up to $500 per month to help offset some of the cost of individually obtained health coverage. Spencer Trial Attorneys does not currently provide employer-sponsored group health insurance. The stipend is paid as taxable compensation, with eligibility and amount subject to firm policy.
• Collaborative, well-supported team environment with case managers, legal assistants, and firm leadership working together to provide excellent client service and keep matters moving efficiently.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced attorneys and firm leadership to support professional development, skill advancement, and long-term career growth
• Opportunity to help grow the probate, guardianship, estate planning, wills, trusts, and elder law practice areas
• Firm-approved training and professional development opportunities
• Firm-approved CLE support
• Reimbursement of bar dues and approved professional memberships
• Bonus opportunity
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and personal time
• Paid El Paso County courthouse holidays

Our Values

At Spencer Trial Attorneys, our work is guided by our S.P.E.N.C.E.R. values:

• Strength in T.E.A.M. — Together Everyone Achieves More.
• Purpose — We are driven by why we do the work.
• Excellence as the Standard — Excellence is not a goal; it is the baseline.
• Never Settle for Yesterday — We believe in continued growth and improvement.
• Consistency — Excellence is built through disciplined daily effort.
• Earned Results — Results are earned through preparation, precision, and persistence.
• Responsibility — We hold ourselves accountable to our clients, our community, and one another.

We are looking for someone who not only has the right legal skills, but also aligns with these values and wants to contribute to a team culture built on purpose, preparation, accountability, and excellent client service.

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

On-site in El Paso, Texas

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume. A brief cover letter outlining probate experience and any experience with guardianships, estate planning, wills, trusts, or elder law is encouraged, but not required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spencer Trial Attorneys, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a professional, respectful, and inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.