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, support clients through sensitive disputes, and help shape 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 will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, and elder abuse matters.

• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, older adults, and their families in litigation.

• Build client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor and primary contact on key matters.

• Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

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

• Help guide 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 active involvement in litigated matters.

• Expertise in probate court proceedings, will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, or financial elder abuse litigation.

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

• Experience driving strategy on complex matters and supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.

• Readiness to help lead and build a practice group, with strong client relationship skills and connections in the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community.

• Background in litigation rather than exclusively transactional estate planning or wealth and financial planning.

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.