Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

Multi-service law firm, is seeking a Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join our Trust & Estate Litigation group.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Trusts and Estates litigation and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of Trusts and Estates issues. Additionally, the candidate should bring at least a partial book of portable business.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Trust & Estate litigation
• Strong analytical, negotiation, consulting, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent reputation for integrity and collegiality among both bench and bar

Key Responsibilities

• Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation.
• Represent trustees, executors, administrators and beneficiaries in trust and probate litigation, including:

  Contests based upon lack of capacity, undue influence, or fraud;

  Negligent management of assets;

  Failure to account, or Inadequate accounting;

  Co-trustee disputes;

  Removal and surcharge actions;

  Breach of fiduciary duty (lack of impartiality, self-dealing & secret profits)

• Supervise and mentor associates