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Senior Associate or Counsel – Trust & Estate Litigation

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Sep 16, 2026

Workplace
Hybrid
Type
Full-time
Department
Legal
Seniority
Senior
Experience
8+ years
Source
RecruiterFlow

Description

Salary range: $225K - $275K

Location: San Mateo, CA, Pleasanton, CA, Downtown San Jose, CA

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
 
Hybrid work policy: Hybrid flexibility with preference for San Mateo, CA office; Pleasanton or San Jose offices also available. Accommodations made for senior candidates.

About this role

We are looking for a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to step into a leadership role within a growing practice group at a well-established Silicon Valley law firm. You'll be the next generation of leadership for a team that needs a strong litigator who can drive case strategy, mentor junior attorneys, and help build out the practice.


What will you be doing?

  • Leading complex trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution

  • Taking over trust litigation work from the current group leader (who prefers to focus on probate and Supreme Court matters)

  • Cultivating client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor

  • Supervising and mentoring associates as the team grows

  • Helping shape the direction and culture of the Trust & Estate Litigation Group


Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience (no crossover candidates)

  • Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing

  • Leadership skills and readiness to be the "next gen" leader of the practice group

  • Active in the trust & estate litigation community in the Bay Area

  • Willingness to work from the San Mateo office (preferred), Pleasanton, or San Jose

Role responsibilities
• Drive case strategy and lead high-stakes, complex trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Cultivate and deepen client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key clients.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the Trust & Estate Litigation practice.
• Supervise and manage associates on active matters, including delegation and oversight of case work.
• Provide hands-on mentoring, training, feedback, and performance guidance to develop associates' litigation skills.
• Help shape the direction and culture of the Trust & Estate Litigation Group.
• Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation.
• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, and beneficiaries in trust and probate litigation.

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