Description
Berk Law Group, P.C. is seeking an Arizona-licensed Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of relevant experience in litigation, probate, or estate planning. This role is designed for an attorney who can bring a strong working foundation and grow quickly within a focused probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation practice. You will work with experienced probate litigators, take on meaningful client and case responsibility, and continue developing in one of Arizona’s most specialized and impactful practice areas.

Company Culture and Environment
The firm is known for integrity, professionalism, and results, treating clients with respect, honesty, and dedication. The team is close-knit, collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to maintaining a supportive and professional environment.

Career Growth and Development Opportunities
This position offers hands-on litigation experience with direct attorney mentorship, and a growth path toward senior associate or shareholder opportunities within a specialized and growing practice area.

Detailed Benefits and Perks

• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing
  
• Firm credit card for approved business expenses
  
• Paid bar dues and CLE support
  
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
  
• Flexible schedule with some remote work potential
  
• Strong training, mentorship, and professional development support
  

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $120,000+, based on experience
  
• Bonus structure based on originations, productivity, profitability, and overall firm contributions
  
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  

Why you should apply for this position today
This role presents an opportunity to build a litigation practice in a specialized area of law where you can work on complex family, fiduciary, and financial issues while receiving personal mentorship and contributing to meaningful client work.

Skills

• Active license in good standing to practice law in Arizona
  
• Experience with probate, trust, estate, elder law, guardianship, conservatorship, or inheritance-related matters is strongly preferred
  
• Strong writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
  
• Professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail
  
• Ability to work with clients facing sensitive and high-stakes disputes
  
• Interest in growing within a specialized litigation practice
  

Responsibilities

• Represent beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, fiduciaries, and other parties in related disputes
  
• Handle matters involving fiduciary misconduct, will and trust contests, elder abuse, and related litigation
  
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and other court filings
  
• Conduct legal research and apply findings to complex factual and family dynamics
  
• Participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
  
• Communicate with clients about case status, strategy, deadlines, and next steps
  
• Evaluate cases, identify risks, and help develop litigation strategies
  
• Collaborate with attorneys and team members while taking increasing ownership of assigned matters
  

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in litigation, probate, or estate planning
  
• Civil litigation experience may be considered if paired with strong interest in probate and trust litigation
  
• Estate planning experience may also be considered for candidates familiar with estate structures and fiduciary roles
  

Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  

Education Requirements Credential Category

• Professional Degree
  

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in litigation, probate, or estate planning
  

Why work in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale offers a beautiful desert landscape, a thriving cultural scene, and an inviting community atmosphere. Known for its high quality of life, Scottsdale provides excellent recreational activities, dining, and shopping options, making it an attractive place to live and work.