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About the Role
Lead high-impact estate planning and probate matters from intake to final resolution with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
Responsibilities
- Drive complex probate litigation, including non-contested and contested guardianships, conservatorships, and trust disputes.
- Represent clients in Texas probate courts during will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty.
- Conduct legal research, handle depositions and mediations, and approve or draft estate plans.
- Help families navigate wealth preservation and their toughest transitions with results-driven, empathetic representation.
Requirements
- A valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
- Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience in Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters (5+ years preferred).
- Strong courtroom presence for contested matters.
- Ability to manage a busy docket with care and composure.
- Experienced in drafting comprehensive trusts, wills, pleadings, and structures with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, or similar drafting and client management software.
Skills
- Estate Planning
- Probate Litigation
- Guardianships
- Conservatorships
- Trust Disputes
- Will Contests
- Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
- Legal Research
- Depositions
- Mediations
- Drafting Trusts
- Drafting Wills
- Drafting Pleadings
- Client Management
- Courtroom Presence
- Docket Management
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid (1-2 days remote)
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
- 5+ years of experience preferred
Education Level
- Valid Texas bar license
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $130,000 / year
- $70k+ annual upside
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Short/Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- Generous PTO
- Company holidays
- Earned hybrid option
- Dedicated administrative support
- Dedicated billing teams
About the Company
- We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence across our 11 Texas offices.
- 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
- 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.