Managing Attorney

Managing Attorney — Estate Planning & Probate

For a Growing, Values-Driven Law Firm | San Antonio, TX

We are seeking a high-performing Managing Attorney who pairs strong legal and leadership skills with grounded confidence and a human-centered approach —and who is ready to step into a key role on our executive team.

You’ll guide a talented team of attorneys and paralegals while maintaining a focused, high-quality legal practice of your own.

The ideal candidate sees legal leadership as both a responsibility and a craft: someone who elevates others, models the standard, and thrives in an environment where expectations are high and relationships matter.

Role, Schedule & Structur

eLeadership + Casework : Full-time role based in our San Antonio office Executive Team Membership : Serve on the firm’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic decisions and firmwide direction Team Oversight : Lead, mentor, and support a team o f attorney s Client Engagement : Maintain your own caseload, conduct consultations, and continue closing confidently Strategy & Development : Participate in firmwide planning, process improvement, and growth initiatives Flexibility : Occasional evenings/weekends for networking, client events, or trainin

gYour work will span leadership, mentorship, case strategy, client communication, business development, and fostering a high-trust, high-performance team

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This Role Centers Around Four Core Pilla

rs1. Leadership & Judgme

ntThis position calls for clear judgment, steady leadership, and the confidence to guide both clients and a legal team. We’re seeking someone wh

• o:Makes clear, timely decisions that support clients and the fi
• rmCreates structure, consistency, and accountability for the te
• amModels professionalism and emotional intelligen
• ceCan give and receive feedback respectful
• lyAdapts quickly without sacrificing quali

tyYou understand how to guide multiple attorneys, navigate competing deadlines, and maintain calm leadership when the caseload is heavy or client emotions are hig

h.2. Expertise & Excellence in Practi

ceYour legal skill will still be front and center. You’ll maintain a strong personal caseload and continue to be a top performer in client consultations and courtroom representation. Yo

• u:Are deeply competent in Estate Planning & Probate (Guardianship certification or eligibility require
• d)Draft and review documents with precision and clari
• tyConfidently represent clients in hearings, mediations, and complex matte
• rsCommunicate legal concepts in a way that clients feel safe, informed, and empower
• edConsistently close new client engagements with warmth and confiden

ceBoard Certificati on or active pursuit of it is a significant advantag

e.3. Team Development & Collaborati

onThis role is as much about people as it is about law. You’ll help shape the growth, stability, and culture of the entire legal team. Yo

• u:Provide coaching, training, and case guidance to attorne
• ysSupport with structure, clarity, and reliable communicati
• onFacilitate team meetings, case reviews, and process improvemen
• tsContribute to recruiting, onboarding, and long-term team developme
• ntFoster a culture of accountability paired with kindness and professionali

smYou are someone who naturally elevates those around yo

u.4. Growth, Strategy & Firm Stewardsh

ipYou understand that a great law firm is built intentionally—through systems, consistency, and continuous improvement. Yo

• u:Participate in leadership conversations with insight and initiati
• veIdentify areas where processes can improve and help implement solutio
• nsContribute to business development and community reputati
• onBring ideas while respecting structu
• reCare about long-term firm success just as much as daily resul

tsYour leadership directly shapes the future of the fir

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Requireme

• nts5–7+ ye ars of experience in Estate Planning & Prob
• ateExperience managi ng attorneys and/or legal st
• affCertification or ability to obtain certification for Guardianship matt
• ersBoard Certified or actively pursuing (strongly preferr
• ed)Technologically fluent; comfortable working within goals, metrics, and case-management syst

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Desired Quali

• tiesExceptional communication—written, verbal, and interpers
• onalHigh emotional intelligence and client emp
• athySteady under pressure; balanced decision-m
• akerCollaborative leadership style rooted in accountability and res
• pectHunger to keep learning, improving, and elevating the

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