Job Description

Probate Litigation Associate (3–6 Years) – Sugar Land, TX

Full-time, in office (no remote or hybrid) | $110,000–$165,000 DOE plus performance bonus

A growing, collegial private practice law firm in Sugar Land, TX is hiring an associate for its probate practice. You'll work directly with a partner who carries 100 to 150 active matters. The practice focuses on guardianships, both contested and uncontested, and also covers business litigation, probate litigation, and uncontested probate.

What we're looking for

• 3 to 6 years of experience in probate, contested or uncontested
• Litigators from outside probate are welcome if they already have strong motion practice skills
• Self-starters who take initiative, are willing to take risks, and learn from their mistakes

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary of $110,000 to $165,000, depending on experience
• Tiered performance bonus once you've covered your cost
• Salary reviews on each work anniversary
• 401(k) with QACA matching
• Health insurance fully paid for the employee, with optional family coverage paid by the employee

Billable hour requirement: 1,500 hours

Why join

• A collegial, team-focused culture with no yelling
• Mentorship from a partner who invests in associates
• A clear path to non-equity and equity partnership, since the firm promotes from within
• A firm that's growing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.