Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

About the Role

Join a growing trust and estate litigation practice as a senior attorney ready to lead complex matters and help shape the group's future. You will guide case strategy, support clients through sensitive disputes, and mentor the next generation of litigators.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation from case inception through resolution.

• Develop case strategy for will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, and elder abuse matters.

• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, seniors, and their families in litigation.

• Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.

• Support practice growth and contribute to the direction and culture of the litigation group.

• Supervise, mentor, and provide practical guidance to associates on active matters.

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience in California, including active litigation practice.

• Demonstrated experience leading strategy on complex trust, probate, or fiduciary matters.

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys, with readiness to help lead a growing practice.

• Strong client relationship skills and familiarity with the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $225,000 to $275,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid work arrangement, with San Mateo as the preferred location. Pleasanton and San Jose are also available.