Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

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.