Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

San Jose, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

About the Role:

This senior-level role is designed for an accomplished Trust & Estate litigator who will take a lead position in handling complex and sensitive disputes. You will work closely with high-net-worth individuals senior citizens families fiduciaries and beneficiaries providing strategic counsel across a broad range of trust probate and elder financial abuse matters.

In addition to managing your own caseload you will play a key role in mentoring junior attorneys contributing to practice development and strengthening the firm s Trust & Estate Litigation presence across the region. The position offers both autonomy and support allowing you to practice at a high level while benefiting from firmwide resources and cross-practice collaboration.

Why you should join:

Established Platform with Growth Opportunity
Join a respected Trust & Estate Litigation practice with a strong reputation and consistent workflow while also having the opportunity to grow your own book of business with firm support.
Sophisticated Meaningful Work
Handle complex litigation matters involving fiduciary disputes elder financial abuse and contested estates work that is intellectually challenging and personally impactful.
Client-Centered Values-Driven Culture
The firm is known for integrity professionalism and collegiality with a genuine commitment to clients the community and ethical practice.
Collaborative Environment
Work alongside experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas in a team-oriented setting that values mentorship knowledge-sharing and long-term relationships.
Leadership & Mentorship
Take on a meaningful leadership role by supervising and mentoring associates helping to shape the next generation of Trust & Estate litigators.
Flexible Location & Regional Presence
Multiple office locations across Northern California provide flexibility regional reach and access to a diverse client base.
Competitive and Transparent Compensation
Compensation is structured to reward experience production and business development with clear earning potential and incentive opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation
Represent trustees executors administrators and beneficiaries in trust and probate litigation including:
- Will and trust contests based on lack of capacity undue influence or fraud
- Claims involving negligent management of assets
- Failure to account or inadequate accountings
- Co-trustee disputes
- Removal and surcharge actions
- Breach of fiduciary duty including lack of impartiality self-dealing and secret profits

Supervise and mentor associates and contribute to practice development initiatives

Requirements:

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the State Bar of California
Minimum of 8 years of Trust & Estate litigation experience
Demonstrated interest in advising clients on a broad range of Trusts & Estates issues
Partial portable book of business preferred
Strong analytical negotiation consulting and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Excellent reputation for integrity and collegiality with both the bench and bar

Compensation:

Compensation for senior attorneys is negotiated based on experience expected production and business development. The package includes:

Estimated base salary range: $225000 $275000 per year
Incentive compensation: 10% 20% of fees paid based on performance and contribution

Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney About the Role: This senior-level role is designed for an accomplished Trust & Estate litigator who will take a lead position in handling complex and sensitive disputes. You will work closely with high-net-worth individuals senior citizens families fiduc...