Overview
We are seeking a full-time Probate Litigation Attorney to handle contested and uncontested probate, trust, and estate disputes in Arizona state courts. You do not need prior probate experience; if you bring solid civil litigation skills, we will teach you the probate and trust side.
Compensation
Salary: $115,000–$135,000 DOE, with $123,000 as a typical midpoint for qualified candidates. Performance-based bonuses tied to billables, collections, and results. Reasonable, clearly defined billable expectations and support staff who actually help you hit them. Structured probate/trust litigation training, including forms and procedures. Modern tech stack (Clio Manage, WealthCounsel, and other best-in-class tools) so you can focus on lawyering, not paper-chasing. Compensation: $125,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- You will: Manage a litigation docket involving will contests, trust disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and related probate matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial briefs; take and defend depositions; appear at hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Work closely with clients navigating grief, complex family dynamics, and inheritance issues, translating the law into clear next steps.
- Collaborate with a team that uses modern systems and workflows to keep cases moving efficiently (no “organized chaos” file rooms).
What you’ll work on
- Examples of matters you might handle: Will contests involving capacity, undue influence, or alleged fraud.
- Trust and estate disputes over trustee misconduct, accounting issues, or distribution fights.
- Contested guardianship or conservatorship proceedings and removal or appointment issues.
- Advice and representation for personal representatives and trustees who are trying to “do it right” and avoid liability.
Qualifications
- Who you are
- Licensed to practice law in Arizona and in good standing.
- 2–6 years of civil litigation experience (state court motion practice, discovery, and hearings required; trial experience is a plus).
- Strong writer and oral advocate who is comfortable in the courtroom and with direct client contact.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple cases and deadlines without dropping balls.
- Emotionally intelligent: you can manage conflict, handle upset clients, and keep conversations productive even when family tensions run high. Prior probate, trust, or estate experience is a plus but not required—an interest in learning this niche and building a long-term practice in it is essential.