Our client is seeking a Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to join its growing California litigation practice. The role involves handling complex trust and estate disputes, financial elder abuse matters, fiduciary litigation, and supervising junior attorneys. Multiple Location:San Jose, Pleasanton, or San Mateo, California
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle complex trust and estate disputes, will contests, and contested probate matters
- Manage fiduciary litigation, trustee/beneficiary disputes, and financial elder abuse claims
- Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
- Conduct discovery, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
- Manage client relationships and business development initiatives
- Supervise and mentor associates
QUALIFICATIONS:
- JD required with active California Bar membership
- 8+ years of Trust & Estate Litigation experience
- Strong experience handling contested trust and probate matters
- Experience with fiduciary disputes and financial elder abuse litigation
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills
- Desire to build and grow a long-term California practice
PREFERRED:
- Experience supervising junior attorneys
- Partial portable book of business
- Experience with a regional, midsize, or AmLaw firm
- Business development track record