Estate Planning & Probate Attorney

Estate Planning & Probate Attorney Department: Legal Employment Type: Full Time Location: Dallas Reporting To: Kimberly Washington Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 / year Description If you are an advocate who thrives on protecting families and securing legacies, but you are tired of the administrative "grind" of business development and lead generation, we want to talk! At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we’ve cleared the path so you can focus entirely on your passion: practicing law at the highest level. We are a premier, fast-growing Texas law firm specializing in family law, estate planning, probate, and criminal defense. With 11 offices across the state—including Houston, Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth—we provide our attorneys with a powerhouse platform, a collaborative team environment, and a true work-life balance. What You’ll Do You won’t be hunting for leads or chasing invoices. You will lead high-impact estate planning and probate matters from intake to final resolution with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine. Lead the Strategy: Drive complex probate litigation, including non-contested and contested guardianships, conservatorships, and trust disputes. Command the Courtroom: Represent clients in Texas probate courts with confidence and clarity during will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty. Litigate & Draft with Excellence: Conduct thorough legal research, handle depositions and mediations, and approve or draft elite, comprehensive estate plans. Provide Expert Counsel: Help clients navigate wealth preservation and their toughest family transitions with results-driven, compassionate representation. What We’re Looking For A "battle-tested" advocate who is ready to step into a powerhouse platform. 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. What You’ll Get We value your expertise and compensate accordingly. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people. 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. We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence across our 11 Texas offices. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Law-Office-of-Bryan-Faga