Description:

Description:
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.

What we offer:

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.

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.

Compensation:
$125,000