Attorney Estate Planning and Probate

About Us

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a firm that excels in family, estate planning & probate, and criminal law matters.

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 / year

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan has (11) offices in Texas, including (2) offices in Houston (Corporate and River Oaks), and (1) office in Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Humble!

Are you an experienced Estate Planning & Probate Attorney ready to take on a new challenge that comes with industry leading benefits? We value our leaders and strive to give you the best work‑life balance in a team‑based environment. That means you won’t be spending your time generating new leads or searching for a new business but rather focusing on managing your clients’ cases and providing expert strategies.

This role offers seasoned attorneys a place where you can focus on your passion for practicing law in a specialized practice field.

The Estate Planning & Probate Attorney will concentrate on probate litigation with a focus on non‑contested and contested guardian ships and conservatorships, and will handle contested trust disputes and breaches of fiduciary duty. Additionally, this position includes approving and/or drafting estate plans.

• Manage and oversee trust and estate planning matters, including drafting wills, trusts, and other related documents.
• Handle all aspects of probate and estate administration to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
• Provide expert legal advice to clients on matters related to estate planning, wealth preservation, and probate litigation.
• Conduct thorough legal research, prepare detailed legal documents, and represent clients in court proceedings as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with clients, financial advisors, and other professionals to develop comprehensive estate plans tailored to individual client needs.

• 2 years minimally, 6 years preferred, of experience in estate planning and probate matters, including guardian ships.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the state of Texas, licensed in Texas for at least 2+ years.
• Working knowledge of drafting and client management software, i.e., TxDoc, Clio, and similar software.
• Proficient with MS Office and/or Google Suite.

• Competitive Pay: $75K-$130K (based on years of experience)
• Hybrid Work Environment: 1-2 days remote work schedule.
• Paid Time Off.
• Earn up to $70K More:
  We offer an attractive billable hour inventive plan, paid out every 2 weeks.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision plans;
  Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• Outstanding 401K plan (match up to 5%).
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.