Senior Probate & Trust Attorney — Independent, Case-Driven

NACBA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job summary

NACBA is seeking an experienced Probate Attorney to join our Phoenix practice. The ideal candidate handles probate, trust administration, and estate matters with minimal supervision, managing active caseloads, client relationships, pleadings, and court appearances as needed.

Ideal candidates will have strong fiduciary experience, reliable drafting skills, and the ability to work both transactionally and in contested proceedings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Arizona.
• Four-plus years of probate, trust, estate administration, or related litigation experience.
• Ability to manage probate and fiduciary matters independently with limited supervision.
• Experience with transactional probate administration and contested probate or trust litigation.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities; professional client communication.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate, trust administration, estate administration, and related fiduciary matters from intake through resolution.
• Prepare, review, and file petitions, pleadings, inventories, accountings, notices, and related court filings.
• Advise personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, heirs, and others on probate and trust administration issues.
• Manage both contested and uncontested probate proceedings, including will/trust disputes and creditor issues.
• Appear in probate court for hearings, conferences, and contested matters.
• Draft and negotiate settlements and other estate/trust documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation or resolution strategies.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, fiduciaries, and court personnel.
• Maintain organized case files, deadlines, and timely obligations.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff while handling assigned matters.

Skills

Client communication

Legal research

Drafting & filings

Court appearances

Caseload management

Fiduciary matters

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active AZ Bar license

Job description

NACBA is seeking an experienced Probate Attorney to join our Phoenix practice. The ideal candidate handles probate, trust administration, and estate matters with minimal supervision, managing active caseloads, client relationships, pleadings, and court appearances as needed.

Ideal candidates will have strong fiduciary experience, reliable drafting skills, and the ability to work both transactionally and in contested proceedings.