Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

About the Role

Join a growing Trust & Estate Litigation practice at an established Bay Area law firm. In this senior leadership role, you will lead complex matters, develop client relationships, and help shape the practice as it grows.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation matters from inception through resolution, setting case strategy and overseeing litigation work.

• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, seniors, and their families in trust, probate, and financial elder abuse disputes.

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

• Support business development and the continued growth of the practice.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop associate attorneys through delegation, feedback, and guidance.

• Help shape the direction and culture of the Trust & Estate Litigation Group.

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience in California, with current hands-on litigation work.

• Experience leading strategy in complex trust, probate, or fiduciary disputes, including will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, and elder abuse matters.

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

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys and readiness to help lead and grow a practice group.

• Established client relationships or a professional network in the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community are valued.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $225,000 to $275,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based primarily in San Mateo, California, with Pleasanton and San Jose office options.