Experienced Probate Attorney

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Description

Do you love hearing elderly people talk about their life story? Do you find estate planning strategies fascinating? Are you the type of attorney who will do whatever it takes to make a document perfect because you take pride in doing things right? Do you feel at home and confident in probate court? Are you organized and efficient so that clients receive their documents quickly, and client files are maintained? Can you advocate passionately without losing civil professionalism?

We are a woman-owned, faith-based, Texas law firm since 1987. Our expanding, established law firm is looking for an experienced Attorney to handle all types of probate, take charge of initial intake of probate and family law clients, make house calls and hospital calls when necessary, and draft excellent estate planning documents for everyday middle-class people. This role carries a great deal of responsibility.

We require a highly analytical applicant with excellent negotiation and organizational abilities who is available to work full-time at our location, either in San Antonio or New Braunfels. You must be warm and friendly to put people at ease, and sales experience is preferred. You will handle all types of probate matters from start to finish, prepare documents such as simple wills, conduct will execution ceremonies, do initial estate planning consultations, and also interview potential new family law clients as our intake attorney to transition the client over to a litigation attorney.

What's in It for You?


This is NOT an entry-level position. You must have a Texas bar license in good standing and experience in Texas probate law. We need a reputable attorney who can hit the ground running!

It is also not a remote position. We need you available to collaborate, share your energy, and discuss issues with team members in the office when you are not in court.

Our ideal candidate will be a qualified Texas attorney with at least 5 years of experience in Texas probate law and excellent written communication abilities. Please apply if this describes you!

Responsibilities

•Work closely with senior attorneys and paralegals to transition potential clients into firm clients with probate and family law cases, and assign litigation clients to another appropriate attorney in the firm
•Handle uncontested and contested probate cases, both testate and intestate, from application to conclusion
•Establish rapport and goodwill with potential new clients and persuade them to hire this firm because you are confident we can help them better than any other firm
•Prepare simple Wills and powers of attorney, and conduct the execution ceremonies
•Assist with initial consultations in all types of estate planning, probate, and family law cases
•Maintain accurate and organized client files
•Meet billable hour requirements and also work efficiently and swiftly
•Communicate regularly with clients to keep them informed on their case status
•Willing to become certified in guardianship matters if you are not already
•Participate in firm community goodwill activities and social media videos
•Consult clients about your plans for distributing their assets
•Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action

Qualifications

•Must hold a Texas law license in good standing
•Must have at least 5 years of experience in Texas estate planning and probate law
•Must complete the DISC profile
•Must be of excellent reputation
•Must have a working knowledge of the rules and procedures for intestate probate
•Must have a working knowledge of wills, trusts, probate, and TODDs
•Must be able to complete tasks in a timely manner while being thorough
•Excellent communication skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
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Location:
San Antonio
Job Type:
FullTime

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