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 & Structure

Leadership + 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 of attorneys 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 training

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

This Role Centers Around Four Core Pillars

1. Leadership & Judgment

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

• Makes clear, timely decisions that support clients and the firm
• Creates structure, consistency, and accountability for the team
• Models professionalism and emotional intelligence
• Can give and receive feedback respectfully
• Adapts quickly without sacrificing quality

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

2. Expertise & Excellence in Practice

Your 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. You:

• Are deeply competent in Estate Planning & Probate (Guardianship certification or eligibility required)
• Draft and review documents with precision and clarity
• Confidently represent clients in hearings, mediations, and complex matters
• Communicate legal concepts in a way that clients feel safe, informed, and empowered
• Consistently close new client engagements with warmth and confidence

Board Certification or active pursuit of it is a significant advantage.

3. Team Development & Collaboration

This 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. You:

• Provide coaching, training, and case guidance to attorneys
• Support with structure, clarity, and reliable communication
• Facilitate team meetings, case reviews, and process improvements
• Contribute to recruiting, onboarding, and long-term team development
• Foster a culture of accountability paired with kindness and professionalism

You are someone who naturally elevates those around you.

4. Growth, Strategy & Firm Stewardship

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

• Participate in leadership conversations with insight and initiative
• Identify areas where processes can improve and help implement solutions
• Contribute to business development and community reputation
• Bring ideas while respecting structure
• Care about long-term firm success just as much as daily results

Your leadership directly shapes the future of the firm.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in Estate Planning & Probate
• Experience managing attorneys and/or legal staff
• Certification or ability to obtain certification for Guardianship matters
• Board Certified or actively pursuing (strongly preferred)
• Technologically fluent; comfortable working within goals, metrics, and case-management systems

Desired Qualities

• Exceptional communication—written, verbal, and interpersonal
• High emotional intelligence and client empathy
• Steady under pressure; balanced decision-maker
• Collaborative leadership style rooted in accountability and respect
• Hunger to keep learning, improving, and elevating the team