Associate Attorney

Description:

We are searching for a litigation associate to add to our growing team who will work with our team of litigation attorneys/paralegals to obtain successful outcomes for our clients.
About You:

• You have an Arizona bar license and experience in Title 14 litigation (estate planning, probate/trusts, and guardianship/conservatorship) or are willing to learn Title 14 litigation.
• You are searching for an opportunity for trial work and look forward to working with a group of litigation attorneys/paralegals to win, every time, for our clients.
• You take initiative and like to figure things out yourself but won't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
• You are, or are willing to become, familiar with the ins and outs of basic Wills/Trusts and can explain them to clients.
• You have excellent attention to detail and superb verbal and written communication skills.
• You understand how important it is to keep your clients updated on their case, and you keep them updated on their case.
• You like to use the latest in legal technology.
• You are searching for a career opportunity where you can settle in for the long term.
• You have the ability to calm a client's fears and concerns.
• You have experience handling emergency legal situations and you can think on your feet to seek a quick resolution to a client's legal emergency.
• You have experience getting short notice on litigation deadlines and can reprioritize your task list accordingly.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Drafting, reviewing, and responding to motions/pleadings.
• Appearing at initial and contested hearings.
• Conducting discovery/disclosure/depositions as necessary to set our cases up for success.
• Communicating with clients.
• Taking a case and working it from start to finish.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice in Arizona (required).
• Title 14 litigation experience (desired).You've challenged and/or defended an estate plan to trial/evidentiary hearing (whether successfully or not);You've alleged and/or defended a client in an adult exploitation case (whether successfully or not);You've litigated an ARS 14-3709 case to trial/evidentiary hearing;You've removed and/or defended the removal of a personal representative, trustee, and/or guardian/conservator;You feel completely comfortable with any type of probate litigation.
• Experience in estate planning (desired).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) (required).
• Tech savvy (desired).
  

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