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Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation
- Location
- San Mateo, United States
- Work type
- On-site · Full-time
- Posted
- (16 hours ago)
About the role
About the Role
A well-established Bay Area law firm is seeking a senior attorney to help lead its growing Trust & Estate Litigation Group. You will guide complex matters, develop client relationships, mentor associates, and help shape the practice's next chapter.
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.
Advise clients and serve as a trusted point of contact throughout litigation.
Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, older adults, and their families in disputes.
Supervise, delegate work to, and mentor associate attorneys.
Contribute to business development 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.
Strong experience handling complex trust, probate, fiduciary duty, will contest, accounting, surcharge, or financial elder abuse matters.
Active California State Bar membership in good standing and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Demonstrated ability to drive case strategy, supervise or mentor associates, and help build a practice group.
Established connections in the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community are valued; a book of business is not required.
Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $225,000 to $275,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid, based in San Mateo, California, with options to work from Pleasanton or San Jose.