Probate Litigation Paralegal

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, and requests for admission
• Conduct factual research involving real property records, corporate entities, and backgrounds
• Assist with legal research involving statutes, case law, rules, and regulations
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and vendors
• Assist with trial preparation, including evidence organization, exhibit preparation, and witness coordination
• Support scheduling, billing, and case management tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of Arizona legal assistant or paralegal experience with civil litigation
• Associate degree required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of litigation deadlines, court procedures, and discovery
• Excellent organization and research abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in probate, trust, estate, guardianship, or fiduciary litigation
• Paralegal degree or certificate
• Experience with Clio Manage

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus pay based on productivity and firm profitability
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• Profit sharing plan
• Health and life insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Parental leave and paid time off
• Flexible schedule and professional development assistance

About the Company

Berk Law Group, P.C. is a highly reputable, AV-rated law firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in probate, trust, estate, and inheritance litigation.