Trusts & Estates Litigation Attorney
4 days ago
San Francisco
Pay: $130,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a respected, collaborative Bay Area law firm with a strong reputation for personalized client service and high-quality legal work., • Work on a sophisticated mix of civil litigation, trust litigation, probate disputes, estate matters, and business-related disputes., • Enjoy real autonomy, direct client contact, and meaningful responsibility without getting lost in a large-firm environment., • Be part of a close-knit team that values excellent work product, professionalism, mentorship, and long-term growth., • Opportunity for more senior candidates to step into a higher-impact role with potential partnership-track upside. Location: This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA. We are looking for someone who can work in the office approximately 3 days per week while enjoying some flexibility. Note: Candidates must have strong civil litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in California. Probate, trusts, estates, or fiduciary litigation experience is strongly preferred. About Us We are a boutique law firm serving individuals, families, and small to mid-sized businesses across a broad range of litigation and transactional matters. Our team is known for providing practical, high-quality legal counsel, strong client service, and a collaborative working environment where attorneys are trusted to do excellent work. Confidential Employer. Job Description • Handle civil litigation matters involving trusts, estates, probate disputes, business disputes, and related litigation., • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement materials, and other litigation documents., • Manage discovery, conduct legal research, prepare case strategy, and support matters from inception through resolution., • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members., • Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and other litigation-related proceedings., • Work closely with experienced partners while also taking ownership of your own matters and responsibilities., • Help deliver practical, strategic, and client-focused solutions in a professional and collaborative environment. Qualifications • California Bar admission required., • 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred., • Experience with probate, trusts, estates, fiduciary disputes, or estate litigation is a strong plus., • Strong legal writing, research, case management, and client communication skills., • Comfortable handling discovery, motion practice, court filings, and litigation deadlines., • Professional, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to excellent client service., • Strong judgment, integrity, work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Why You Will Love Working Here • Hybrid flexibility with a reasonable in-office expectation., • Collaborative, collegial team with attorneys and staff who work well together., • Strong mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities., • Direct client contact and hands-on litigation experience., • Competitive compensation based on experience., • Bonus structure, health benefits, dental and vision coverage, 401k contributions, transportation allowance, and complimentary in-office lunch., • Opportunity to grow with a successful boutique firm and build a long-term career path. JPC-976 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance