Senior Associate or Counsel, Trust & Estate Litigation

ABOUT THE ROLE A growing Bay Area law firm is seeking an experienced trust and estate litigator to help lead and develop its practice group. You will drive complex matters, advise clients, and mentor attorneys as part of the group's next generation of leadership. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead complex trust, probate, and fiduciary litigation matters from inception through resolution. - Develop case strategies for will and trust contests, fiduciary duty claims, accounting disputes, surcharge actions, and elder abuse matters. - Represent trustees, executors, administrators, beneficiaries, seniors, and their families. - Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact. - Contribute to business development and the continued growth of the practice. - Supervise, mentor, and provide feedback to associates on active litigation matters. - Help shape the practice 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 work in this area. - Active California State Bar membership in good standing and a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. - Experience leading strategy in complex trust, probate, or fiduciary matters, including will contests, fiduciary duty claims, or elder abuse litigation. - Experience supervising or mentoring junior attorneys and an interest in helping build a practice group. - Established connections in the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community; a book of business is valued but not required. - Trust and estate litigation experience is required; transactional estate planning or financial planning experience alone is not a fit. - Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary range: $225,000 to $275,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid work arrangement, with the primary location in San Mateo, California. Pleasanton and San Jose offices are also available.