Estate Planning Attorney

Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your career with a respected boutique practice focused on estate planning, trusts, and wealth preservation.
• Work on meaningful, sophisticated estate planning matters for individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients.
• Enjoy direct client relationships, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys who are dedicated to excellence in trusts and estates law.
• Grow your expertise in a specialized practice with opportunities for long-term professional development.

Location

Houston, TX — Full-Time, On-Site. Join our team in a professional, collaborative office environment where you can connect directly with colleagues and clients.

Note

We are seeking attorneys with 2+ years of direct estate planning experience, an active Texas law license, and the ability to work on-site in Houston.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a boutique law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families protect their assets, preserve their legacies, and plan confidently for the future. Our practice focuses on estate planning, trusts, probate, and related matters, combining sophisticated legal counsel with personalized client service.

Job Description

• Draft and develop wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and comprehensive estate planning documents.
• Advise clients on estate planning strategies, asset protection, and wealth transfer considerations.
• Manage estate planning matters from initial consultation through document execution.
• Build trusted relationships with clients by providing thoughtful, practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with fellow attorneys on complex trusts, probate, and estate administration matters.
• Stay current on Texas estate planning laws and best practices.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of direct estate planning experience
• Hands-on experience drafting wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents.
• Strong client communication, legal drafting, and organizational skills.
• Experience with complex estates or high-net-worth clients is a plus.
• Larger law firm experience and Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate Law are valued but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe meaningful legal work starts with meaningful relationships. You'll have the opportunity to focus on a practice you enjoy, develop lasting client connections, and contribute to work that truly matters. If you're passionate about estate planning and want to continue growing your career within a specialized legal team, we'd love to hear from you.

JPC-2691

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TX bar license. 2+ years of estate planning exp. Must have experience drafting estate planning documents, including wills and/or trusts.

• Required Years as Associate: 4+ 
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 2–4 years: $135K–$145K;
• 5–7 years: $145K–$160K; 
• 8+ years: $160K–$170K+. 

Submission Email: Tyler -

tsartin@fordbergner.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Texas estate law firm seeking an Estate Planning Attorney for wills, trusts, and sophisticated estate planning. Houston, fully on-site; client targets 4+ years of direct experience. Larger firm background and Board Certification preferred; opportunistic hire.

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• Client job title: Estate Planning Attorney
• Location: Houston, TX
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Estate Planning Attorney, Estate Planning Associate, Trusts & Estates Attorney, T&E Associate, Wills & Trusts Attorney
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