Mentoring Attorney

Join us at Hailey-Petty Law Firm, where we transform estate planning into a legacy, not a burden. As a Mentoring Attorney, you'll play a crucial role in guiding associate attorneys and delivering high-level legal work that impacts clients' futures. You'll thrive in our growth-minded, team-centered culture, where compassion and collaboration are at the heart of client relationships. Our firm's foundation is built on trust, education, and effective resolutions, and we're committed to supporting your personal and professional development.

You'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the legal landscape by leading with innovation and creativity. If you're a proactive attorney who values strong client connections and has a knack for inspiring confidence through thoughtful legal solutions, we want you on our team. We offer a competitive compensation plan tailored to your experience, alongside flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that celebrates your growth. Let's start a conversation about how you can contribute to our thriving firm. Apply today and step into a role where your leadership and vision will be valued.

$170,000 - $190,000 yearly

• Design simple to complex Estate Planning packages that honor clients' needs & wishes utilizing Lipman’s Westlaw and Wealth Counsel from scratch for personalized and complex estates.
• Review and draft comprehensive estate planning packages, including wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
• Oversee a team of Attorneys and Paralegals to ensure strategy is set on each case and quality of legal services are to the standard of the Firm.
• Advise clients regarding retirement plans, charitable giving, and insurance options.
• Discuss plans with clients concerning incapacity, Medicaid planning, and distributing assets.
• Conduct initial consultations for estate planning, probate, and Medicaid planning clientele, as necessary.
• Must be comfortable with contemporaneously tracking and documenting time electronically.
• Attend court hearings and oversee paralegal work on a wide range of probate, guardianship, and trust matters.
• Communicate & engage with clients meeting in-person and virtually.
• Proofread and write general and complex legal correspondence with clients.
• Documentation and process systemization of drafting wills and trusts.
• Have a strategic and results-oriented approach to solving clients’ problems and communicating the same in an approachable and understandable manner.
• Ability to oversee the legal work of others and assist in developing attorneys, and oversee their production and legal work while maintaining matters.

• Actively licensed in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum fifteen years of estate planning, probate, Medicaid, and guardianship experience.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills with a strong analytical aptitude.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and a natural ability to engage with clients respectfully and confidently.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex legal problems and develop solutions in a detailed and efficient manner to accomplish client goals.

Hailey-Petty Law Firm, LLC, makes estate planning your Legacy, not a burden for your loved ones.

Our commitment is to support clients at every stage, guided by a few core principles:

• Education. We focus on helping clients fully understand their legal situations and options to ensure they feel informed and confident in making the best decisions.
• Effective resolution. We don't just help resolve legal issues; we attempt to resolve them in a manner that best protects clients' interests and their futures.
• Building Trust. We aim to build that trust by maintaining open, transparent communication and providing honest guidance.
• Collaboration. We foster a collaborative environment where clients' thoughts, concerns, and questions are always welcomed, ensuring that our legal strategy reflects their unique perspective.

We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.