Mid-Level Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

About the Role

Join a small, growing trust and estate litigation practice at an established California law firm. In this mid-level role, you will take on substantive matters with increasing autonomy, build client relationships, and help develop the team.

What You'll Do

• Handle will and trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, elder abuse matters, and removal actions with growing independence.

• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, older adults, and their families in trust and probate litigation.

• Work with senior attorneys on case strategy, legal research, briefing, and trial preparation.

• Build direct client relationships and support clear, thoughtful client communication.

• Contribute to practice group growth and development, including mentoring junior associates.

What We're Looking For

• Four to six years of trust and estate litigation experience, including direct experience handling trust litigation matters.

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

• A collaborative approach, professional integrity, and a desire to grow into a leadership role.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $175,000 to $225,000 USD. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in San Mateo, California.