Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Family law and estate planning firm

Estate Planning, Probate & Guardianship Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeDallas, TX, USA$75k - $130k /yrHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Maintain active membership in the Texas State Bar and be in good standing for at least two years.
Have at least two years of recent, hands-on experience in estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, and guardianship matters.
Demonstrate experience handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and First-Chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts, including high-impact litigation when needed.
Provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged life events.
Develop case strategies and negotiate effectively using strong analytical skills.
Have experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including explaining complex legal concepts in plain language.
Be proficient with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel or similar drafting platforms, Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
Manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Handle estate planning, contested and uncontested probate, and guardianship matters.
Conduct First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions in Texas surrounding counties.
Develop and execute case tactics and negotiation strategies for fast-paced dockets.
Represent clients through difficult life events with results-driven, compassionate counsel.
Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across office regions and counties.
Supervise assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a "battle-tested" advocate to join our powerhouse platform. This unique role is designed for a high-performing attorney who thrives in the courtroom and possesses a dual mastery of Probate, Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship department.

At our firm, we have cleared the path so you can focus on the practice of law at the highest level. As an Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Attorney, you will not be responsible for lead generation, business development, or chasing invoices; instead, you will lead high-impact cases with the full support of our dedicated marketing, administrative, and billing engines.

Your role in our mission includes the following responsibilities:

Estate Planning, Probate, & Guardianship Oversight: Handle estate planning, probate (contested and non-contested, and guardianship matters.
Courtroom Advocacy: Command the courtroom in the Texas surrounding counties, conducting First-Chair trials, hearings, mediations, and depositions with confidence.
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute sophisticated tactics and negotiation strategies for dynamic, fast-paced dockets.
Client Counsel: Provide results-driven, compassionate representation to help clients navigate their toughest life chapters.
Regional Flexibility: Maintain a presence and handle a diverse caseload across a office regions and counties.
Administrative Excellence: Supervise the work of assigned paralegals and support staff to ensure precision in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.

Licensure: Active member of the Texas State Bar with a minimum of 2 years in good standing.
Subject-Matter Expertise: 2+ years of recent, hands-on experience in Estate Planning, Probate (contested and uncontested), and Guardianship matters.
Courtroom Presence: Proven track record handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and First-Chair or lead advocacy in Texas courts, with confidence in high-impact litigation when needed.
Client Advocacy: Demonstrated ability to provide clear, compassionate counsel to clients navigating complex and emotionally charged life events.
Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute sophisticated case strategies and negotiate effectively.
Collaboration & Leadership: Experience supervising or closely partnering with paralegals and support staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness in pleadings, discovery, and document drafting.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in plain language.
Technology: Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Wealth Counsel (or similar drafting platforms), Google Workspace, and Texas e-filing systems.
Organization & Docket Management: Ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-county docket while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

About the Company

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Family law and estate planning firm

Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a family law and estate planning firm focused on guiding clients through sensitive personal matters such as child custody, child support, alimony, and asset division. It provides direct access to the attorney and a dedicated client support team, prioritizing clear communication and timely updates on case status, billing inquiries, and other concerns. Clients receive proactive check-ins throughout the case, ensuring responsiveness and ongoing support. The firm differentiates itself by offering strong attorney access, consistent communication, and a team-based approach to client service. Its goal is to help clients navigate complex family-law and estate-planning issues with professional, diligent, and transparent guidance.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 2012

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