Overview
A legal services organization based in Houston, TX is seeking a Contract Estate Planning Drafting Attorney to support its growing estate planning and elder law practice. This contract role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and refining estate planning documents with precision and consistency, without client consultations or sales responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Draft estate planning documents including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and ancillary documents
- Review drafted documents for accuracy, clarity, and legal sufficiency
- Revise documents based on attorney notes and client objectives
- Ensure all documents comply with Texas law and organizational standards
- Collaborate with consulting attorneys and the drafting team as needed
- Maintain timely turnaround and consistent communication
- Support quality control and document-related process improvements
Requirements
- Licensed Texas attorney in good standing
- Strong drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to interpret client goals and translate them into accurate legal documents
- Familiarity with estate planning or elder law preferred; training available
- Experience with WealthCounsel is a plus
- Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple drafting assignments
- Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
- Professional, collaborative, and committed to high-quality work
Compensation & Benefits
- Flexible contract arrangement
- No client meetings or sales responsibilities
- Steady drafting workflow
- Supportive team and clear processes
- Opportunity to deepen estate planning expertise
- Competitive contract compensation
Location
This is a remote position based in Houston, TX.