Estate Planning and Probate Attorney

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Estate Planning & Probate Attorney at a premier Texas law firm specializing in family law. Leading probate matters while ensuring work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You won’t be hunting for leads or chasing invoices.
Lead high-impact estate planning and probate matters from intake to final resolution with full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
Drive complex probate litigation, including non-contested and contested guardianships, conservatorships, and trust disputes.
Represent clients in Texas probate courts with confidence and clarity during will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Conduct thorough legal research, handle depositions and mediations, and approve or draft elite, comprehensive estate plans.
Help clients navigate wealth preservation and their toughest family transitions with results-driven, compassionate representation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

The Credentials: J.D. and an active license in good standing with the Texas State Bar (Licensed in TX for at least 2+ years).
The Experience: Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience in Texas estate planning, probate, and guardianship matters (4+ years preferred).
The Skillset: A fearless presence in the courtroom for contested matters and a sharp analytical eye for drafting trusts and wills.
The Tech: Proficient in TXdocs, Clio, and modern e-filing systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Earnings: Attractive base salary + a lucrative billable hour incentive plan with $70k+ annual upside, paid out every two weeks.
Real Support: A dedicated administrative and billing team assigned to handle the paperwork so you can focus on the law.
Flexibility: A true hybrid flow (1–2 days remote) to maintain your own work-life balance.
The Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match, medical/dental/vision, short/long-term disability, life insurance, and generous PTO.

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchdrafting trustsdrafting willsprobate litigationestate planningguardianship mattersdepositionsmediationswealth preservation

Soft Skills

confidenceclaritycompassionate representationanalytical skillsresults-driven

Certifications

J.D.active license in good standing with the Texas State Bar