Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney
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Job Location:
California, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney (Portable Practice Required)
Location: Hybrid San Mateo San Jose or Pleasanton CA
Compensation: $200000 $275000 base salary
Additional Compensation: Incentive compensation of 10%20% of fees paid depending on production
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a distinguished multi-service California law firm seeking a Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join its established and highly regarded Trusts & Estates Litigation group.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced practitioner with deep expertise in trust and probate disputes demonstrated business development ability and a portable book of business. The firm offers a collaborative platform meaningful autonomy and long-term opportunity for practice growth and leadership.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigator who brings strong regional client relationships and is ready to expand a sophisticated litigation practice across the South Bay or East Bay.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated success serving as lead counsel in complex Trust & Estate litigation including:
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Represent trustees executors administrators and beneficiaries in high-stakes trust and probate disputes
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Handle matters involving:
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Will and trust contests (lack of capacity undue influence fraud)
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Breach of fiduciary duty claims (self-dealing secret profits failure of impartiality)
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Removal and surcharge actions
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Co-trustee and beneficiary disputes
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Failure to account or contested accountings
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Negligent management of trust or estate assets
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Represent seniors and families in financial elder abuse litigation
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Serve as strategic advisor and primary point of contact for clients throughout all litigation phases
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Supervise mentor and support the development of junior attorneys
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Contribute meaningfully to practice group growth through client development and community presence
Only attorneys with substantial trust litigation depth and demonstrated client-building capability will be considered.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet all requirements will not be considered.
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Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
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Active California State Bar membership in good standing
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8 years of dedicated Trust & Estate litigation experience (minimum)
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Experience at an AmLaw 200 firm and/or a highly respected midsize or regional firm
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Portable book of business required
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Demonstrated ability to originate expand and maintain client relationships
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Strong written advocacy courtroom presence and client counseling skills
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Reputation for professionalism integrity and high-quality legal work
Preferred Qualifications (Strong Differentiators)
Candidates with the following will be viewed as standout applicants:
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Significant experience handling financial elder abuse and related fiduciary litigation
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Existing strong client relationships in the South Bay or East Bay
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Proven history of growing a litigation practice through referrals and business development
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Leadership mindset with interest in mentoring and practice expansion
Location & Practice Platform
The role may be based in any of the firms offices:
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Peninsula (San Mateo)
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Silicon Valley (Downtown San Jose)
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Tri-Valley (Pleasanton)
Hybrid flexibility is available with preference for attorneys invested in building regional presence.
Why This Role
This is an excellent platform for a senior trusts and estates litigator seeking:
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A highly regarded litigation group
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Autonomy with institutional support
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Incentive-based earning potential tied to production
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Long-term leadership and practice-building opportunity within a stable California firm
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
