Tax & Business Attorney — Estate & Probate

Sorrell Law Group PLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sorrell Law Group PLC in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in business transactions, tax planning, and IRS dispute resolution to support a growing client base of families and business owners.

The ideal candidate will handle entity formation, contract drafting/review, and representations in audits, appeals, and probate matters, while guiding personal representatives and trustees through estate planning and related litigation as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in business transactions, tax planning, or IRS dispute resolution (probate/estate planning a plus).
• Strong knowledge of federal tax law and Arizona business law; familiarity with Arizona probate code preferred.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills; ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business transactions, including entity formation, contract drafting/review, mergers, acquisitions, and related corporate matters.
• Represent clients in IRS dispute resolution, including audits, appeals, collections, and related controversies.
• Support clients with probate and trust administration, including court filings, required notices, and guiding personal representatives and trustees through the process.
• Assist with guardianship, conservatorship, and contested probate litigation when needed.
• Prepare estate planning documents—such as revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, and powers of attorney—when assisting the estate planning team.
• Stay current on Arizona and federal tax, business, probate, and estate planning laws.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality, detail-oriented, and compassionate legal service.

Skills

Entity formation

Contract drafting

Mergers

Acquisitions

IRS dispute resolution

Probate & estate planning

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Sorrell Law Group PLC in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with a strong background in business transactions, tax planning, and IRS dispute resolution to support a growing client base of families and business owners.

The ideal candidate will handle entity formation, contract drafting/review, and representations in audits, appeals, and probate matters, while guiding personal representatives and trustees through estate planning and related litigation as needed.