Description:
Position Summary:We are looking for a Probate Attorney who combines strong technical command of Arizona probate procedure with genuine warmth and a high-touch approach to client care. This role manages a full probate caseload from filing through closing, and serves as a steady, reassuring presence for executors, administrators, and beneficiaries — many of whom are navigating grief, family dynamics, and an unfamiliar legal process for the first time. The right attorney will be as comfortable in front of a judge as they are on the phone with a worried family member, and will treat both with the same level of care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a full caseload of formal, informal, and supervised probate matters from opening through final distribution and closing.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for executors, administrators, and beneficiaries, providing clear, compassionate, and responsive communication throughout the process.
- Prepare and file all required pleadings, inventories, accountings, notices, and court documents in accordance with Arizona probate law and procedure.
- Anticipate complications before they arise — creditor claims, contested wills, disputes among heirs — and resolve them proactively and diplomatically.
- Coordinate closely with the firm's trust administration, estate planning, and paralegal teams so clients experience one seamless relationship with the firm, not a series of handoffs.
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and, when necessary, contested probate litigation.
- Maintain meticulous case files and calendaring so that deadlines, filings, and client commitments are never at risk.
- Uphold the firm's white glove standard: prompt follow-up, plain-language explanations, and a client experience that feels personal rather than transactional.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor and an active license to practice law in Arizona, or eligibility for prompt admission.
- At least three years of legal experience — any practice area, any title. We value a strong foundation and a genuine willingness to learn over a specific background.
- Meaningful experience in probate and estate administration.
- Trial Attorney experience, with a track record of litigating contested matters in the courtroom - will contests, trust and estate disputes, or other probate litigation.
- Working knowledge of the Arizona probate code, court procedures, and local practice.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the patience and empathy to guide clients through emotionally difficult circumstances.
- Strong organizational instincts and close attention to detail, particularly around deadlines and court filings.
- Familiarity with practice management and drafting systems such as PracticePanther and HotDocs is a plus.
- A collaborative, team-first mindset and a high degree of personal accountability.
Path to Partnership
Attorneys who thrive in this role have a clear runway for growth. After three years, attorneys become eligible to advance to Equity Equivalent Partner — receiving the compensation and title of an equity partner, without a capital buy-in.
