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Build My Great Team® by Atticus® · 21 hours ago

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation with Berk Law Group

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

0+ years exp

Berk Law Group, P.C. is an AV-rated law firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation. They are seeking a motivated, licensed Arizona Attorney with 0-4 years of experience to gain hands-on litigation experience and make a real difference in clients' lives.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Represent beneficiaries, personal representatives, trustees, and other parties in litigation under A.R.S. Titles 14, 36, and 46, including guardianships, conservatorships, will/trust contests, fiduciary misconduct, elder abuse, financial exploitation, and more

Advise clients on legal risks, strategies, and next steps throughout the litigation process

Communicate proactively with clients about case status, deadlines, and tasks

Evaluate cases and develop litigation strategies tailored to each matter

Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and other court filings

Conduct discovery, including written requests, depositions, and subpoenas

Perform legal research and apply findings to complex factual scenarios

Represent clients in probate court (and other courts in related proceedings), including hearings, trials, and appeals

Prepare cases thoroughly for mediation, trial, or settlement discussions

Track and meet deadlines, court requirements, and internal workflows

Actively collaborate with other attorneys and team members

Take ownership of cases with increasing independence

Work directly with clients facing challenging, high-stakes disputes

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceProbate litigation experienceLegal research proficiencyMicrosoft Office proficiencyWritten advocacy skillsOral advocacy skillsProfessionalismCompassionOrganizational abilitiesTime management abilities

Required

0-4 years of experience in complex civil litigation (probate/trust/estate litigation preferred; commercial, real estate, or contract litigation experience acceptable)

Active license in good standing to practice law in Arizona

Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

Strong research, organizational, and time management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research platforms

Professionalism, integrity, and compassion for clients in difficult circumstances

A desire to grow in a specialized, impactful area of law