We are seeking a full‑time Arizona‑licensed litigator (2–6 years) who wants to build a long‑term niche in probate, trust, and estate disputes. You bring solid civil litigation skills; we provide structured training, modern systems, and a stable docket. You do not need prior probate experience; if you bring solid civil litigation skills, we will teach you the probate and trust side. Over time, we expect this role to evolve into a more non-contested probate caseload, but currently you will have about 30% in an active litigation docket. This is a full‑time role with typical hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, and can be performed fully remote from anywhere in Arizona, with optional hybrid time in the office, as needed. What we offer • Salary: $115,000–$140,000 DOE, with $127,500 as a typical midpoint for qualified candidates. • Plus 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: $115,000 - $140,000 yearly
• 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 onExamples 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.