Senior Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take a leadership seat in a growing litigation group, guiding strategy and day-to-day handling of contested fiduciary and probate cases. The role combines courtroom advocacy with client advising, team supervision and helping the practice grow.

What you'll do

- Set strategy for and manage high-stakes contested trust and estate cases from the first filing through final resolution.

- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary contact for important clients, strengthening those relationships over time.

- Assume responsibility for a docket of matters handed over by the current practice leader.

- Delegate and oversee casework by associates on active files.

- Coach associates through regular training, feedback and performance guidance.

- Support business development efforts and the expansion of the practice.

- Act for fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested trust and probate proceedings.

- Advocate for older adults and their families in financial abuse claims.

- Help define the direction and working culture of the group.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- At least 8 years spent exclusively on trust and estate litigation, with an active caseload today; lawyers moving over from other practice areas will not be considered.

- A law degree from an accredited school.

- A current California bar license in good standing.

- A track record of directing strategy on complex fiduciary disputes, including contested wills and elder financial abuse.

- Deep working knowledge of probate court procedure, accounting disputes and related fiduciary remedies.

- Leadership skills suited to growing and shaping a practice group.

- Residence in the Bay Area and an active presence in the local litigation community.

- A collegial, approachable working style.

Bonus points

- Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior litigators.

- Established professional relationships in the regional trust and estate bar; a portable client base is not required.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year

Location and work model

- San Mateo, California, United States (preferred), with Pleasanton or San Jose, California also available

- Hybrid

- Full-time