Senior Probate & Trust Litigation Attorney - Flexible

Build My Great Team® by Atticus®; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary ($160,000+)

Bonus structure

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Firm credit card for expenses

Paid bar dues and CLE support

Generous PTO and parental leave

Flexible scheduling and some remote/fh

Training and mentorship

Job summary

Berk Law Group, P.C. in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a licensed attorney with 3-6 years in complex civil litigation to join our growing team. Experience in probate/trust/estate litigation preferred, but strong backgrounds in commercial litigation, real estate, injury, and/or contract disputes are welcome for this expanding practice area.

This full-time role offers meaningful client impact, professional growth, and flexible scheduling within a collaborative, results-driven firm.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in complex civil litigation (probate/trust/estate preferred; other areas acceptable).
• Active license to practice law in Arizona.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong research, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms.
• Leadership skills and desire to mentor junior attorneys.
• Desire to grow in a specialized, impactful area of law.

Responsibilities

• Represent beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, and other parties in litigation under A.R.S. Titles 14, 36, and 46, including guardianships, conservatorships, will/trust contests, fiduciary misconduct, elder abuse, financial exploitation, and more.
• Advise clients on legal risks, strategies, and next steps throughout the litigation process.
• Communicate proactively with clients about case status, deadlines, and tasks.
• Evaluate cases and develop litigation strategies tailored to each matter.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and other court filings.
• Conduct discovery, including written requests, depositions, and subpoenas.
• Perform legal research and apply findings to complex factual scenarios.
• Represent clients in probate court (and related courts), including hearings, trials, and appeals.
• Prepare cases thoroughly for mediation, trial, or settlement discussions.
• Track and meet deadlines, court requirements, and internal workflows.
• Actively collaborate with other attorneys and team members.
• Take ownership of cases with increasing independence.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm-wide collaboration.
• Work directly with clients facing challenging, high-stakes disputes.

Skills

Active AZ license

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Time management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research platforms

Job description

Berk Law Group, P.C. in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a licensed attorney with 3-6 years in complex civil litigation to join our growing team. Experience in probate/trust/estate litigation preferred, but strong backgrounds in commercial litigation, real estate, injury, and/or contract disputes are welcome for this expanding practice area.

This full-time role offers meaningful client impact, professional growth, and flexible scheduling within a collaborative, results-driven firm.