Associate Attorney, Probate and Trust Litigation

Berk Law Group, P.C.; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision & life

Firm credit card for business expenses

Paid bar dues & CLE

Generous PTO & parental leave

Flexible schedule with some remote

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

Berk Law Group, P.C. in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of litigation experience in probate or estate planning. You will handle disputes involving beneficiaries, executors, and trustees, while growing within a focused probate and inheritance litigation practice.

Ideal candidates have strong writing, research, and advocacy skills, and are prepared to take on meaningful client work under mentorship in a collaborative, specialty-driven firm.

Qualifications

• Must have active bar license in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years in litigation, probate, or estate planning.
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, and other parties in probate and trust disputes.
• Handle fiduciary misconduct, will/trust contests, elder law issues, and related litigation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and court filings; conduct legal research.
• Communicate with clients about case status, deadlines, and strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys and team to manage assigned matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Arizona Bar license

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney, Probate and Trust Litigation

Scottsdale, Arizona | Full-Time | 2+ Years Relevant Experience

Build your litigation practice in a meaningful, specialized area of law where family, fiduciary, financial, and estate disputes require both strong advocacy and sound judgment.

The Opportunity

Berk Law Group, P.C. is seeking an Arizona-licensed Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of relevant experience in litigation, probate, or estate planning.

This role is designed for an attorney who can bring a strong working foundation and grow quickly within a focused probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation practice. Direct probate, trust, or estate litigation experience is preferred, but candidates with civil litigation, probate, or estate planning experience may also be a strong fit.

This may be especially well suited for:

• A litigator who is comfortable with court practice and wants to move into a more specialized probate and trust litigation practice
• An attorney with probate experience who understands estate and fiduciary issues and wants to build stronger litigation skills
• An estate planning attorney familiar with how larger estates are structured and interested in transitioning into litigation involving trusts, estates, fiduciaries, and beneficiaries

You will work with experienced probate litigators, take on meaningful client and case responsibility, and continue developing in one of Arizona’s most specialized and impactful practice areas.

What You’ll Do

• Represent beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, fiduciaries, and other parties in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and inheritance-related disputes
• Handle matters involving fiduciary misconduct, will and trust contests, elder abuse, financial exploitation, powers of attorney, burial and disposition disputes, and related litigation
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other court filings
• Conduct legal research and apply findings to complex factual and family dynamics
• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, settlement discussions, trials, and related court proceedings
• Communicate with clients clearly and professionally about case status, strategy, deadlines, and next steps
• Evaluate cases, identify risks, and help develop litigation strategiesCollaborate with attorneys and team members while taking increasing ownership of assigned matters

What We’re Looking For

• Active license in good standing to practice law in Arizona
• At least 2 years of experience in litigation, probate, or estate planning
• Experience with probate, trust, estate, elder law, guardianship, conservatorship, or inheritance-related matters is strongly preferred
• Civil litigation experience in areas such as commercial, real estate, contract, or tax litigation may be considered if paired with strong interest in probate and trust litigation
• Estate planning experience may be considered for candidates who understand estate structures, trust planning, fiduciary roles, and asset transfer issues
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to work with clients facing sensitive, emotional, and high-stakes disputes
• Interest in growing within a specialized litigation practice

Why This Role Stands Out

• Focused probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation practice
• Meaningful client work involving complex family, fiduciary, and financial issues
• Hands-on litigation experience with direct attorney mentorship
• Opportunity to build depth in a specialized and growing practice area
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment
• Growth path toward senior associate or shareholder opportunities
• Competitive salary starting at $120,000+, based on experience
• Bonus structure based on originations, productivity, profitability, and overall firm contributions
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Firm credit card for approved business expenses
• Paid bar dues and CLE support
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible schedule with some remote work potential
• Strong training, mentorship, and professional development support

This is a full-time position. In-office presence is preferred for collaboration, mentorship, and client service, with some flexibility for remote work.

About the Firm

Berk Law Group, P.C. is an AV-rated, highly respected law firm located conveniently off Loop 101 and Raintree Drive in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The firm focuses exclusively on probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation, including guardianships, conservatorships, estate and trust disputes, elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, powers of attorney, burial and disposition of remains, and related matters.

Known for integrity, professionalism, and results, Berk Law Group treats clients with respect, honesty, and dedication. The team is close-knit, collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to maintaining a supportive and professional environment.

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