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Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

Coastal Wave Recruiting

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in California. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated trust and estate disputes, financial elder abuse matters, fiduciary litigation, and high-net-worth family conflicts.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients on complex trust and estate litigation matters while helping supervise junior attorneys and contributing to the continued growth of the practice. The firm is seeking a candidate who has both strong litigation skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, with interest in developing and expanding a long-term practice.

This position offers significant autonomy, leadership responsibility, client contact, and a clear path toward continued advancement within an established California law firm.

ResponsibilitiesTrust & Estate Litigation

         Handle complex trust and estate disputes

         Manage fiduciary litigation matters

         Represent trustees, beneficiaries, executors, and fiduciaries

         Handle trust contests and will contests

         Manage contested probate matters

         Litigate financial elder abuse claims

Litigation Strategy & Case Management

         Manage cases from inception through resolution

         Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda

         Conduct discovery and depositions

         Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances

         Develop litigation strategy and case plans

Client Relationship Management

         Serve as a trusted advisor to clients

         Manage client expectations and communication

         Build and maintain long-term client relationships

         Assist with business development and practice growth initiatives

Leadership & Mentorship

         Supervise and mentor associates

         Review attorney work product

         Assist with training and professional development

         Support practice management initiatives

Requirements

         8+ years of Trust & Estate Litigation experience

         Strong experience handling contested trust and probate matters

         Experience with fiduciary disputes and financial elder abuse litigation

         Experience supervising junior attorneys preferred

         Strong analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills

         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

         Juris Doctor (JD) required

         Active California Bar membership required

         Experience with a respected regional, midsize, or AmLaw firm preferred

         Partial portable book of business preferred

         Desire to build and grow a long-term California practice

Benefits

Base plus Incentive Compensation