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Job description
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.