Probate Litigation Paralegal

About the role

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.

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
• Afford 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
• Afford support with trial preparation, including evidence organization, exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and hearing or trial binders
• Afford support with 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
• Paid time off
• No travel required

About the Firm

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.

How To Apply

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.