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About the Role

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a "battle-tested" advocate with expertise in Probate, Estate Planning, and Guardianship to join their firm. This role allows attorneys to focus on high-level legal practice, supported by dedicated marketing, administrative, and billing teams, without the burden of lead generation or business development.

Responsibilities

Handle estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested), and guardianship matters.
Command the courtroom in Texas surrounding counties, conducting First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions.
Develop and execute sophisticated tactics and negotiation strategies for dynamic, fast-paced dockets.
Provide results-driven, compassionate representation to help clients navigate their toughest life chapters.
Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across office regions and counties.
Supervise the work of assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

Requirements

Active member of the Texas State Bar with a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
2+ years of recent, hands-on experience in Estate Planning, Probate (contested and uncontested), and Guardianship matters.
Proven track record handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and First-Chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts.
Demonstrated ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged life events.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute sophisticated case strategies and negotiate effectively.
Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel (or similar drafting platforms), Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Estate Planning
Probate
Guardianship
Courtroom Advocacy
Strategic Planning
Client Counsel
Administrative Excellence
Texas State Bar
Clio
TxDoc
Wealth Counsel
Google Workspace
Texas e-filing systems

Location

Austin

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years

Salary/Compensations

$75,000 - $130,000 / year

Benefits

Competitive Earnings with bonus structure
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Short/Long Term Disability
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
Generous PTO
Paid company holidays
Earned hybrid work options
Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator
Financial support for CLEs

About the Company

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan has spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas.
Offers a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people.
Ensures skills are respected and the mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enable us to be a stronger firm.
Unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated, and deeply valued.