Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Ideal for experienced estate planning attorneys seeking flexible, meaningful part-time work with a purpose-driven law firm.

START DATE : September 2, 2025

COMPENSATION : VARIES BY EXPERIENCE

$75/HR FOR CANDIDATES WITH 1 – 2 YEARS ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE

$85/HR FOR CANDIDATES WITH 3 – 4 YEARS ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE

$100/HR FOR CANDIDATES WITH 5 YEARS + ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE

SCHEDULE:

Part-time; 1099 10–15 hours per week

Set a weekly schedule between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT

LOCATION :

Hybrid; Work from Home + 2- 3 in person client meetings in North San Antonio, Texas

Crider Law Group is a boutique estate planning and elder firm, serving families across California and Texas. We combine the professionalism of a law firm with the empathy of a family-focused practice. Each day, we dedicate ourselves to protecting family legacies with clarity, strategy, and heart – and we're growing!

We're hiring a thoughtful, experienced part-time attorney to support our client-centered estate planning practice in San Antonio, Texas.

This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys purposeful, detail-oriented legal work without the pressure of a full-time caseload. If you thrive in a collaborative, process-driven environment and love helping clients navigate meaningful life planning decisions, we'd love to hear from you.

Hit "Apply" if you're a thoughtful problem-solver who enjoys helping others.

Crider Law Group Core Values

Self-Motivated. We take initiative and bring energy to our work without needing to be prompted.

Proactive. We anticipate needs, identify solutions early, and take thoughtful action before issues arise.

Accountable. We own our responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and learn from our mistakes.

Compassionate. We treat prospects, clients, and each other with empathy, patience, and respect.

Growth-Oriented. We embrace feedback, pursue learning, and continually look for ways to improve ourselves and our firm.

Key Responsibilities with Success Metrics

Drafting and Legal Review

Draft and review estate planning documents including revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives using firm templates and WealthCounsel software. Provide insightful edits and ensure all documents meet legal standards and client goals.

Success Metric: 100% of assigned documents delivered on time and meeting internal QA standards with minimal revision required.

Client Consultations

Conduct Initial Client Meetings with prospective clients, Design Meetings with clients, and Review Meetings to explain drafted plan documents to clients. Collaborate with team to ensure documents reflect client wishes and legal compliance.

Success Metric: Available for consultation 3-5 times per week, with 85% close rate for initial consultations referred from referral partner, and high client satisfaction feedback from assigned matters.

Trust and Probate Support (As Needed)

Support the team in reviewing trust administration and probate matters. Provide clear legal guidance to clients and internal staff.

Success Metrics:

• Review and acknowledge assigned matters within 24 hours of receipt
• Provide comprehensive response to staff and clients within 72 hours of acknowledgement
  

Contract Attorney Ideal Candidate Characteristics

• Licensed Texas attorney in good standing
• 3+ years of experience in Texas estate planning law, familiar with revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and trust funding concepts
• Experience using Wealth Counsel preferred or similar drafting platforms
• Must be tech-savvy and comfortable learning and using new software platforms, including cloud-based legal tools, CRMs, and document management systems
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written communication skills
• You strive to continue learning every day
• Always patient and poised
• Compassionate, professional, and client-centered
• Able to work independently and manage time efficiently

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid (remote and in-person)
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)
• No billable hour requirements
• Professional Liability Insurance coverage for firm-related work
• Supportive and mission-driven team
• Access to team including Intake Specialists (for scheduling and calendar management) and Drafting Paralegals (for drafting estate plans)
• Quarterly 1-day firm retreats (on Zoom)

COMPENSATION : VARIES BY EXPERIENCE

$75/HR FOR CANDIDATES WITH 1 – 2 YEARS ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE

$85/HR FOR CANDIDATES WITH 3 – 4 YEARS ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE

$100/HR FOR CANDIDATES WITH 5 YEARS + ESTATE PLANNING EXPERIENCE

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Apply online
2. The ALL IN Assessment (Approximately 35 minutes)
3. Initial Interview via Zoom (Approximately 15 minutes)
4. Document Review Assignment (PAID flat rate of $40) (Approximately 25 minutes)
5. Virtual Interview (Approximately 1 hour)
6. Virtual Team Shadow Day "Experience a Day in the Life with Us" (2 hours PAID @ $150 flat rate)

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