Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation
San Mateo, California
FULL_TIME | USD 225000.00 - 275000.00 YEAR

About the Role

Join a growing trust and estate litigation practice as a senior attorney ready to lead complex matters and help shape the group's next chapter. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced California litigator who values client service, collaboration, and developing junior attorneys.

What You'll Do

  • Lead complex trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation from case assessment through resolution.

  • Drive case strategy in will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, and elder abuse matters.

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

  • Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary contact.

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

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

  • Help shape the direction and collegial culture of the practice group.

What We're Looking For

  • At least 8 years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience in California, with active litigation practice in this area.

  • Strong experience with probate court matters, will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, and financial elder abuse litigation.

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

  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex case strategy and supervise or mentor junior attorneys.

  • Established relationships 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

Annual base salary: $225,000 to $275,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid work arrangement, based primarily in San Mateo, California. Pleasanton and San Jose offices are also available.