Senior Lawyer

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Do you have a successful track record representing clients in probate? Our firm is seeking an experienced attorney who is adept at handling their own caseload alongside legal support staff.

• Be part of a reputable law firm that prioritizes client care and excellence in legal services.
• Work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
• You focus on lawyering while a dedicated CMO, COO, and CFO team handles marketing, operations, and financial infrastructure. That means better-qualified leads, streamlined systems, and clearer financial metrics.
• Weekly case strategy meetings, documented SOPs for probate administration, and investment in tech such as modern CRM and case management tools to reduce admin load.
• Help us execute a strategy to shift our probate docket toward more non‑contested, systematized matters while still handling select disputes.
• Enjoy competitive pay with room for advancement within the firm, including a potential path to Practice Group Leadbased on performance and leadership.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in the legal field. Apply today to become a vital member of our team at Sudden Wealth Protection Law.

• Complete the DISC assessment.
• Complete the screening questions.
• We will reach out to coordinate an interview.

• Act as lead counsel in probate matters, which will include contested matters, although the firm's goal is to shift toward a focus on non-contested matters (typical case load could be 50-100 cases, primarily non-contested).
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to probate cases.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including but not limited to wills, petitions, and probate pleadings.
• Collaborate with the owner/managing attorney to develop case strategies.
• Mentor and quality‑check the work of associate attorneys and paralegals; contribute to process improvements in how we manage probate matters.
• Conduct consultations, as needed.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in cases.
• Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts
• Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses
• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients

• Must: At least 3 years’ Arizona probate experience; 5+ preferred, including managing your own files with minimal supervision.
• Plus: Arizona‑based and able to appear in the office as needed; preference for candidates within 30 miles of the office.
• Must: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in Arizona.
• Plus: Experience in contested probate matters.
• Must: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must: Ability to work efficiently in a hybrid/remote environment.
• Must: Ability to work with online legal research tools and case management software (Clio or similar software).
• Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
• Admitted to local and state bar associations
• Completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree, as well as 3-year law degree from an accredited law school
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision

$138,000 yearly

We are a dynamic law firm specializing in probate administration and probate litigation, serving clients across Arizona. Our firm is committed to providing high-quality legal representation and personalized service to clients, helping them navigate Arizona probate administration and complex probate disputes with integrity and expertise.