Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

About the Role

A well-established Bay Area law firm is seeking an experienced trust and estate litigator to take on a leadership role in its growing practice group. You will lead complex matters, develop client relationships, and help guide the group's next stage of growth.

What You'll Do

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

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

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

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

• Supervise, mentor, and provide feedback to associates working on litigation matters.

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

What We're Looking For

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

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

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

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys and an interest in building a practice group.

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Hybrid role based in San Mateo, California, with options to work from Pleasanton or San Jose.