Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

About the Role

Join a growing trust and estate litigation practice as a senior attorney with an opportunity to help lead and shape the group. You will guide complex matters, advise clients, and support the development of junior attorneys.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation from initial strategy through resolution.

• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, older adults, and their families in disputes, including financial elder abuse matters.

• Handle will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, and surcharge actions.

• Build client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact.

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

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Experience driving strategy on complex trust, probate, fiduciary, or elder abuse matters.

• Leadership skills, including experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.

• Strong client relationship skills and engagement with the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community; an established book of business is valued but not required.

• 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, with the primary location in San Mateo, California. Pleasanton and San Jose offices are also available.