Probate Litigation Paralegal

Build My Great Team® by Atticus®; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range of $70,000 to

Bonus pay based on productivity

401(k) with employer contributions

Profit sharing plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Reimbursement for gym membership

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Strong mentorship

Professional development assistance

No travel required

Job summary

Berk Law Group, P.C. in Scottsdale seeks an experienced Probate Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy practice focused on probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation.

This role involves preparing petitions, discovery, and trial materials, maintaining case files, coordinating with clients, courts, and witnesses, and ensuring deadlines are met with sensitivity to emotional matters. A strong Arizona civil litigation background, excellent follow-through, and polished

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Arizona legal experience with civil litigation required.
• Experience in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, or fiduciary litigation preferred.
• Associate degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of deadlines, court procedures, discovery, document preparation, and case organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Clio Manage experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, vulnerable adult, and inheritance litigation matters.
• Organize and maintain case files, calendars, tasks, deadlines, hearing notices, proof of service, orders, and related documents.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file petitions, complaints, motions, discovery, disclosure statements, correspondence, and trial materials.
• Assist with discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related documents.
• Conduct factual research involving real property records, corporate entities, backgrounds, and other case-related information.
• Assist with legal research involving statutes, case law, rules, and regulations to support case strategy.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, vendors, and other parties with professionalism and discretion.
• Assist with trial preparation, including evidence organization, exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and hearing or trial binders.
• Support scheduling, billing, case management, and other administrative tasks that keep the litigation practice running smoothly.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Research ability

Follow-through

Multitasking

Client communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clio Manage

Job description

Berk Law Group, P.C. | Scottsdale, Arizona | Full-Time | In Office

Help clients navigate high-stakes probate, trust, estate, and inheritance disputes with accuracy, organization, and compassion.

About The Role

Berk Law Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced Probate Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy Scottsdale law firm focused on probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation.

This role is ideal for a litigation paralegal who enjoys meaningful case work, direct attorney support, client communication, document preparation, discovery, trial preparation, and keeping matters organized from intake through resolution.

You will work closely with attorneys on matters involving guardianships, conservatorships, estate and trust disputes, elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, powers of attorney, burial and disposition issues, and related controversies. The right candidate will bring strong Arizona civil litigation experience, excellent follow-through, and the ability to support clients during sensitive and often emotional legal matters.

About You

You are organized, steady under pressure, and attentive to details that matter. You understand litigation deadlines, court filings, discovery, client communication, and the importance of keeping attorneys prepared and informed.

You enjoy being part of a close-knit team and take pride in doing accurate, polished work. You communicate professionally with clients, courts, witnesses, and colleagues, and you know how to move matters forward without losing sight of the human side of probate and trust litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, vulnerable adult, and inheritance litigation matters


• Organize and maintain case files, calendars, tasks, deadlines, hearing notices, proof of service, orders, and related documents


• Prepare, revise, proofread, and file petitions, complaints, motions, discovery, disclosure statements, correspondence, and trial materials


• Assist with discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related documents


• Conduct factual research involving real property records, corporate entities, backgrounds, and other case-related information


• Assist with legal research involving statutes, case law, rules, and regulations to support case strategy


• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, vendors, and other parties with professionalism and discretion


• Assist with trial preparation, including evidence organization, exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and hearing or trial binders


• Support scheduling, billing, case management, and other administrative tasks that keep the litigation practice running smoothly

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Arizona legal assistant or paralegal experience with civil litigation experience required


• Experience in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, vulnerable adult, or fiduciary litigation preferred


• Associate degree required


• Paralegal degree or certificate preferred


• Strong knowledge of litigation deadlines, court procedures, discovery, document preparation, and case organization


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required


• Clio Manage experience preferred


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organization, attention to detail, research ability, and follow-through


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional, collaborative, and client-focused environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and level of probate, trust, estate, and litigation experience


• Bonus pay based on productivity, firm profitability, and other holistic considerations


• 401(k) with employer contributions of 3% of total annual compensation


• Profit sharing plan


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Reimbursement for gym membership


• Parental leave


• Flexible schedule


• Paid time off


• Strong mentorship


• Professional development assistance


• No travel required

About the Firm

Berk Law Group, P.C. is a highly reputable, AV-rated law firm located conveniently off Loop 101 and Raintree Drive in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is known for integrity, dedication, and excellence, and for treating clients the way its team would expect to be treated. The team is close-knit, hardworking, and supportive, with a professional yet relaxed atmosphere. To learn more about the firm, please visit www.BerkLawGroup.com.