Associate Attorney

Sorrell Law Group PLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Room for growth

Job summary

Sorrell Law Group PLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to provide legal services in business transactions, tax planning, and IRS dispute resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in probate and trust administration. Responsibilities include advising clients on contracts, representing them in IRS matters, and preparing estate planning documents. The position offers competitive compensation, a performance bonus, and benefits like health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in business transactions, tax planning, or IRS dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of federal tax law and Arizona business law.
• Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business transactions, including contracts and mergers.
• Represent clients in IRS dispute resolution.
• Support clients with probate and trust administration.
• Assist with estate planning documents preparation.
• Stay current on tax, business, probate, and estate planning laws.

Skills

Legal research skills

Strong writing and communication

Organizational skills

Empathy and professionalism

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in business transactions, tax planning, and IRS dispute resolution to support our expanding client base of families and business owners. The ideal candidate will also have experience assisting with probate and trust administration.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business transactions, including entity formation, contract drafting/review, mergers, acquisitions, and related corporate matters.
• Represent clients in IRS dispute resolution, including audits, appeals, collections, and related controversies.
• Support clients with probate and trust administration, including court filings, required notices, and guiding personal representatives and trustees through the process.
• Assist with guardianship, conservatorship, and contested probate litigation when needed.
• Prepare estate planning documents—such as revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, and powers of attorney—when assisting the estate planning team.
• Stay current on Arizona and federal tax, business, probate, and estate planning laws.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality, detail-oriented, and compassionate legal service.

Compensation

• Production-based pay structure with performance bonus.
• Salary range is $125,000 - $175,000, plus bonus based on production, commensurate with experience and performance.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in business transactions, tax planning, or IRS dispute resolution (experience in probate and estate planning is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of federal tax law and Arizona business law; familiarity with Arizona probate code and estate planning best practices preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research skills using resources such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw.
• Strong writing and communication skills, especially in client-facing settings.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple estate planning and probate matters simultaneously.
• Empathy and professionalism in working with families and individuals through sensitive planning discussions.
• Exceptional attention to detail in document preparation and file management.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Paid time off, room for growth

Company Description

Sorrell Law is a boutique law firm assisting clients with tax, business, estate planning, and probate matters. We are growing and building a team of highly experienced professionals at our new office in north Scottsdale, Arizona. Our mission is to help families and business owners live happier lives, with confidence that their businesses, families, and legacies are protected.