Raydar
Senior Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney
$225K–$275K
San Mateo, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Experience
- At least 8 years exclusively in trust and estate litigation; an active caseload is required.
- Education
- Law degree from an accredited school.
About the job
Leads strategy and litigation for contested trust, estate, and probate matters while advising clients, supervising associates, and helping grow the practice group.
What you'll do
- Manage high-stakes trust and estate cases from filing through resolution and advise key clients.
- Delegate and oversee associate work, provide coaching, and help shape the group’s direction and growth.
- Represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested proceedings and advocate for older adults and families in financial abuse claims.
What they ask for
- At least 8 years exclusively in trust and estate litigation, with an active caseload; candidates moving from other practice areas will not be considered.
- Law degree from an accredited school and an active California bar license in good standing.
- Track record directing strategy in complex fiduciary disputes, including contested wills and elder financial abuse.
- Deep knowledge of probate court procedure, accounting disputes, and fiduciary remedies; residence in the Bay Area and active local litigation-community presence.
Nice to have
- Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior litigators.
- Established professional relationships in the regional trust and estate bar; a portable client base is not required.
Pay
USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year (base salary)
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