Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

About the Role

Join a growing trust and estate litigation practice as a senior attorney ready to help lead its next phase. You will guide complex matters, advise clients, and contribute to the development of the team and its practice.

What You'll Do

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

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

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

• Supervise, delegate work to, and mentor associates on active matters.

• Contribute to business development and help shape the practice group's direction and culture.

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

What We're Looking For

• At least 8 years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience in California, with active involvement in these matters.

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

• Experience leading strategy in complex trust, probate, and fiduciary disputes, including will contests, breach of fiduciary duty, and elder abuse cases.

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

• Knowledge of the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community; existing client relationships are valued.

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

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