Probate Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Berk Law Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced Probate Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in a busy Scottsdale law firm focused on probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation. This role is ideal for a litigation paralegal who enjoys meaningful case work, direct attorney support, client communication, document preparation, discovery, trial preparation, and keeping matters organized from intake through resolution. You will work closely with attorneys on matters involving guardianships, conservatorships, estate and trust disputes, elder abuse, neglect and exploitation, powers of attorney, burial and disposition issues, and related controversies. The right candidate will bring strong Arizona civil litigation experience, excellent follow-through, and the ability to support clients during sensitive and often emotional legal matters.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of Arizona legal assistant or paralegal experience with civil litigation experience required
- Associate degree required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, research ability, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional, collaborative, and client-focused environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, vulnerable adult, or fiduciary litigation preferred
- Paralegal degree or certificate preferred
- Strong knowledge of litigation deadlines, court procedures, discovery, document preparation, and case organization
- Clio Manage experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, vulnerable adult, and inheritance litigation matters
- Organize and maintain case files, calendars, tasks, deadlines, hearing notices, proof of service, orders, and related documents
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and file petitions, complaints, motions, discovery, disclosure statements, correspondence, and trial materials
- Assist with discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related documents
- Conduct factual research involving real property records, corporate entities, backgrounds, and other case-related information
- Assist with legal research involving statutes, case law, rules, and regulations to support case strategy
- Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, vendors, and other parties with professionalism and discretion
- Assist with trial preparation, including evidence organization, exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and hearing or trial binders
- Support scheduling, billing, case management, and other administrative tasks that keep the litigation practice running smoothly
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and level of probate, trust, estate, and litigation experience
- Bonus pay based on productivity, firm profitability, and other holistic considerations
- 401(k) with employer contributions of 3% of total annual compensation
- Profit sharing plan
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Reimbursement for gym membership
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Strong mentorship
- Professional development assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
