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Probate Litigation Paralegal

Berk Law Group, P.C. | Scottsdale, Arizona | Full-Time | In Office

Help clients navigate high-stakes probate, trust, estate, and inheritance disputes with accuracy, organization, and compassion.

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.

You are organized, steady under pressure, and attentive to details that matter. You understand litigation deadlines, court filings, discovery, client communication, and the importance of keeping attorneys prepared and informed.

You enjoy being part of a close-knit team and take pride in doing accurate, polished work. You communicate professionally with clients, courts, witnesses, and colleagues, and you know how to move matters forward without losing sight of the human side of probate and trust litigation.

• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Arizona legal assistant or paralegal experience with civil litigation experience required
• Experience in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, conservatorship, vulnerable adult, or fiduciary litigation preferred
• Associate degree required
• Paralegal degree or certificate preferred
• Strong knowledge of litigation deadlines, court procedures, discovery, document preparation, and case organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Clio Manage experience preferred
• 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

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
• No travel required

Berk Law Group, P.C. is a highly reputable, AV-rated law firm located conveniently off Loop 101 and Raintree Drive in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is known for integrity, dedication, and excellence, and for treating clients the way its team would expect to be treated.

The team is close-knit, hardworking, and supportive, with a professional yet relaxed atmosphere. To learn more about the firm, please visit www.BerkLawGroup.com.

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration. A cover letter is not required with your initial application. If selected for an interview, the firm will request a brief cover letter so you can share more about your interest in the position and how your experience aligns with the role.

We will contact candidates who best meet the criteria for the position.