NEW IN - Associate Attorney Estate Planning And Probate 📍 Dallas Area, Texas 🚀 Partner Track Potential Available
Katia & Bony · Dallas, TX
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
A confidential Texas law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney (2 to 5 years) to support a transactional trusts and estates practice with a blend of sophisticated estate planning and probate matters. This is a client-facing role offering meaningful responsibility, strong autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to business development over time.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- Opportunity to build a book of business, with a performance-based bonus tied to business development.
- High-net-worth planning exposure, including gift and estate tax considerations, trust structuring, and asset protection planning.
- Varied practice that combines forward-looking planning with probate and estate administration work.
- On-site collaboration with hands-on mentorship and in-person client meetings.
- Partner track potential for the right long-term fit.
THE ROLE
- Draft core estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Advise clients on gift and estate tax planning strategies and related wealth transfer considerations.
- Support probate and estate administration matters from intake through resolution, including client communications and document preparation.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on plan design, issue spotting, and execution of planning strategies.
- Contribute to business development efforts consistent with the firm’s bonus structure.
LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Location:
Dallas area, Texas.
Schedule:
In office 4 days per week.
Compensation:
Base salary starting at $95,000, with flexibility depending on experience and skill set.
REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in estate planning and/or probate.
- Strong knowledge of gift and estate tax law.
- Excellent drafting skills, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and deliver high-quality work product.
- Strong interpersonal skills and polished client-facing communication.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Florida Bar license (dual-state practice is a plus).
- Experience with high-net-worth clients and complex tax planning.
- Exposure to probate litigation or trust and estate administration.
- Prior large-firm training with interest in a more balanced platform.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building a book of business.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Performance-based bonus tied to business development.
- Full benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance.
- CLE support and professional development.
- Billables are not rigidly enforced; the focus is on quality and autonomy while balancing estate planning and probate matters.
For a confidential no obligation conversation please email your resume to 📧 rebecca.oconnell@wearerevolution.co
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT
- Opportunity to build a book of business, with a performance-based bonus tied to business development.
- High-net-worth planning exposure, including gift and estate tax considerations, trust structuring, and asset protection planning.
- Varied practice that combines forward-looking planning with probate and estate administration work.
- On-site collaboration with hands-on mentorship and in-person client meetings.
- Partner track potential for the right long-term fit.
THE ROLE
- Draft core estate planning documents, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Advise clients on gift and estate tax planning strategies and related wealth transfer considerations.
- Support probate and estate administration matters from intake through resolution, including client communications and document preparation.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on plan design, issue spotting, and execution of planning strategies.
- Contribute to business development efforts consistent with the firm’s bonus structure.
LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Location:
Dallas area, Texas.
Schedule:
In office 4 days per week.
Compensation:
Base salary starting at $95,000, with flexibility depending on experience and skill set.
REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in estate planning and/or probate.
- Strong knowledge of gift and estate tax law.
- Excellent drafting skills, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and deliver high-quality work product.
- Strong interpersonal skills and polished client-facing communication.
PREFERRED BACKGROUND
- Florida Bar license (dual-state practice is a plus).
- Experience with high-net-worth clients and complex tax planning.
- Exposure to probate litigation or trust and estate administration.
- Prior large-firm training with interest in a more balanced platform.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in building a book of business.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Performance-based bonus tied to business development.
- Full benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance.
- CLE support and professional development.
- Billables are not rigidly enforced; the focus is on quality and autonomy while balancing estate planning and probate matters.
For a confidential no obligation conversation please email your resume to 📧 rebecca.oconnell@wearerevolution.co
Benefits
- 401(K)
- Health Insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Country
- US
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