The Staff Pad is
proud to partner with a leading law firm and we are looking to hire an
experienced Of Counsel Attorney – Civil Litigation & Probate to support the
firm's growing Texas practice in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
This is a
flexible, independent contractor opportunity ideal for a Texas-licensed
attorney with an existing solo practice, small-firm affiliation, or other
professional commitments who is interested in supplementing their caseload
through the firm.
The role involves
handling referred civil litigation and probate matters, with the flexibility to
manage complete cases or support selected matters based on experience,
availability, and firm needs.
A strong local
presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is essential, as the position requires
dependable in-person representation for court appearances and other legal
proceedings when needed.
Schedule:
Flexible | Part-Time | Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Probate, Guardianship,
Conservatorship & Estate-Related Disputes
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities
may include:
- Handle Texas civil litigation
and probate matters referred by the firm
- Evaluate new matters and
recommend case strategy, scope, and resolution
- Manage assigned cases from
intake through resolution while coordinating with the firm staff
- Draft pleadings, motions,
discovery, correspondence, settlement documents, and court filings
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Represent clients at hearings,
mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings
- Appear in Dallas-area courts
for routine and substantive matters
- Handle contested and
uncontested probate proceedings
- Assist with estate administration,
heirship proceedings, guardianships, and conservatorships
- Support estate, fiduciary,
beneficiary, real property, and business disputes
- Advise clients on strategy,
deadlines, costs, and next steps
- Maintain accurate and timely
billing entries through the firm’s practice-management system
- Help monitor client retainers
and account status
- Work collaboratively with the
firm’s attorneys, paralegals, and administrative teams
Types of Matters
Experience in
both civil litigation and probate is preferred; however, candidates with
substantial experience in either area and a willingness to support related
matters are encouraged to apply.
The attorney may
assist with matters involving:
- Business, commercial, real estate
and property disputes
- Contract litigation &
construction related matters
- Partnership, ownership,
fiduciary and beneficiary disputes
- Landlord-tenant litigation
- Pre-litigation demands and
negotiations
- Probate administration, contested
probate & will contests
- Heirship proceedings, guardianship
and conservatorship
- Estate-related real estate or
business issues
What We’re
Looking For
Qualifications
& Experience
- Active Texas Bar admission in good standing
- Civil litigation and/or probate experience
- Experience managing legal matters independently, with minimal supervision
Additional Skills
& Attributes
- Knowledge of Texas court procedures and filing requirements
- Ability to attend in-person proceedings in the Dallas–Fort Worth area
- Strong legal drafting, analysis, negotiation, and advocacy skills
- Sound judgment, problem-solving, client communication and relationship
management skills
- Ability to discuss legal strategy, fees, and case value
- Responsive, dependable, and deadline-driven
- Collaborative approach within an Of Counsel structure
Work and
Compensation Structure
- Hourly compensation based on the final agreement
- Flexible Of Counsel independent contractor relationship
- No guaranteed hours; workload varies based on client demand, matter type,
and availability
- Access to time entries, invoices, client payments, and account status
through the firm's systems
- Firm provides marketing, administrative, billing, and operational support
The attorney will
be expected to:
- Enter time promptly and communicate with clients regarding retainer
replenishment
- Pause work when directed if client accounts are not current
- Manages legal services and assigned client relationships
Why partner with the
Firm?
This opportunity
offers:
- Access to referred matters without funding your own marketing
- Collaboration with experienced attorneys and legal support teams
- Flexibility to accept matters based on experience and availability
- Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a growing multi-state
firm
- Expand your practice without the commitment of a full-time role
If you're a Texas-licensed attorney seeking
meaningful civil litigation and probate work with the support of an established
firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn how your experience can
contribute to the continued success of the firm's growing Texas practice.