Probate Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Probate Litigation Attorney with 4-8 years of experience to join its Trusts & Estates practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex probate litigation matters within a collaborative, mid-size firm environment.

Duties

• Manage probate and trust litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and settlement documentation.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials.
• Advise fiduciaries and beneficiaries on risk assessment, strategy, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with estate planning attorneys on intersecting issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in probate, trust, or estate litigation.
• Strong knowledge of probate law, trust law, and civil procedure.
• Demonstrated experience with discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while meeting deadlines.
• Strong client-service orientation and professional judgment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Arizona Bar admission (or ability to obtain promptly).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure.
• Work on sophisticated, high-quality probate and trust litigation matters.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and support.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Reasonable billable expectations consistent with a mid-size firm.
• Long-term career growth within an established and respected firm.

The corporate law office is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm was established more than fifty years ago. Practice areas are extensive. Areas of expertise are estate planning, criminal defense and family law. Twenty-eight talented attorneys make up the firm. A number of their practice disciplines include appeals, civil litigation, criminal defense, healthcare law, Indian law and trust-estate litigation. The firm is a member of Meritas.