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About the Role
This flexible Of Counsel opportunity is for an attorney with experience in Texas probate courts, estate administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and related court procedures. It is ideal for an attorney who has their own practice or other professional commitments but is interested in taking on additional probate-related matters referred by a growing multi-state law firm. The role involves serving Texas clients locally, appearing in court when needed, and providing practical, reliable support on probate and estate-related matters.
Responsibilities
- Handle Texas probate and estate administration matters
- Represent clients in probate court proceedings
- Manage & assist with guardianship and conservatorship matters
- Draft and review probate pleadings, petitions, motions, notices, and related filings
- Attend hearings, status conferences, and other court appearances as needed
- Guide clients through the probate process, timelines, required documents, and next steps
- Communicate clearly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
- Help evaluate new probate-related matters for scope, complexity, and fit
- Support contested probate or probate-adjacent litigation where experience allows
- Provide local Texas court knowledge and procedural guidance
Requirements
- Active Texas bar admission and good standing
- Experience with probate, estate administration, guardianship, or conservatorship
- Familiarity with Texas probate court procedures
- Ability to appear in court as needed
- Strong client communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage referred matters independently, responsibly with minimal supervision
- Strong responsiveness with clients and internal firm contacts
- Comfort working within a flexible Of Counsel relationship
Skills
- Probate
- Estate Administration
- Guardianship
- Conservatorship
- Texas probate court procedures
- Client communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Contested probate matters
- Estate planning
- Trust administration
- Fiduciary disputes
- Real estate matters involving estates
- Business matters involving estates
- Civil litigation involving probate-related disputes
Location
- Texas
Work Type
- Flexible
- Part-Time
- Of Counsel
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- 55% of collected billings, or hourly rate
About the Company
- Growing Texas practice with increasing demand for local probate support.
- Multi-state law firm.
- Access to referred probate and estate-related matters.
- Collaboration with experienced attorneys and legal support teams.
- Opportunity to build a productive, long-term relationship with a growing firm.
- Opportunity to expand practice without the commitment of a full-time role.