Description:
Becker & House, PLLC is a boutique law firm in North Scottsdale specializing in trusts and estates, including planning, administration and litigation. We are seeking a full-time litigation attorney to join our growing litigation team.We litigate many kinds of trust and estate controversies, including involving financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, undue influence, and fiduciary malfeasance. We are looking for a litigation associate to assist our partners with all aspects of cases, including legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence. Deposition and trial experience is not required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of litigation experience (estate and trust litigation preferred but not required)
- No book of business required
- Arizona licensure not required at the time of hire
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and related Office programs
What we offer:
We maintain a collegial, professional, and relaxed work environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
Starting salary: DOE (not less than $130,000 for candidates meeting the experience requirement)
Health insurance: 100% of employee premiums covered after 60 days, plus $250/month HSA contribution
401(k): eligibility after one year with a 6% firm match
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Billable goal: 1,600 hours per year. This includes non-client time spent participating in bar organizations, writing articles for publication, attending networking events, and similar activities.
Why Becker & House?
Trusts and estates litigation is a growing area of practice in Arizona, driven by an aging population and increasingly complex family and financial dynamics. Becker & House offers attorneys the opportunity to engage in sophisticated, high-quality work within a small firm environment that values collaboration and professional growth. Attorneys here experience meaningful intellectual challenge while enjoying a relaxed, collegial setting. The probate bar in Arizona is well known for its supportive and professional culture and is often described by judicial officers as one of their favorites. Becker & House maintains a strong and positive reputation within the trusts and estates legal community, recognized for our professionalism, integrity, and excellence in client advocacy and service.
How to Apply:
Please submit your résumé for consideration.
Search firms: please note we are not accepting submissions for this position.
Do not contact the office by phone regarding applications.
Learn more about our firm at www.beckerandhouse.com.
