Phoenix Probate Attorney: Trusts, Estates & Litigation

Synectics Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Probate Attorney to join our established practice as a lateral hire. The ideal candidate will handle active probate and trust matters, including administration and related litigation, with limited supervision.

The position offers a hands-on role managing both transactional and contested probate matters, direct client contact, and collaboration with paralegals and fellow attorneys. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• 4+ years of probate, trust, estate administration, or related litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage probate and fiduciary matters.
• Experience with probate administration and contested probate/trust litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate, trust administration, estate matters from intake to resolution.
• Prepare and file petitions, inventories, accountings, notices, and settlements.
• Advise personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, and other interested parties.
• Appear in probate court for hearings, conferences, and contested proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements and related documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, fiduciaries, and court personnel.
• Manage case deadlines and maintain organized files.
• Collaborate with paralegals and other attorneys while independently managing matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Time management

Court appearances

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Synectics Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an experienced Probate Attorney to join our established practice as a lateral hire. The ideal candidate will handle active probate and trust matters, including administration and related litigation, with limited supervision.

The position offers a hands-on role managing both transactional and contested probate matters, direct client contact, and collaboration with paralegals and fellow attorneys. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 plus benefits.