Mid-Level Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney (San Jose, San Mateo, or Pleasanton - all Bay Area)
- Location
- San Mateo
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $175k – $225k
- Visa
- No Visa Sponsorship
About this role
We are looking for a Mid-Level Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney with 4-6 years of experience to join a small but growing practice group at a well-established Silicon Valley law firm. You'll be stepping into a team that needs a next-generation leader who can handle trust litigation matters with increasing autonomy and help build out the group alongside seasoned practitioners.
What will you be doing?
- Handling substantive trust and estate litigation matters (will/trust contests, breach of fiduciary duty, elder abuse, removal actions) with growing independence
- Representing trustees, executors, administrators, and beneficiaries in probate litigation
- Collaborating with senior attorneys on case strategy, briefing, and trial preparation
- Developing direct client relationships and communication skills
- Contributing to the growth and development of a small, expanding practice group
Key Requirements
- 4-6 years of trust and estate litigation experience — this is not a crossover role; you must already know trust litigation
- Active membership in the State Bar of California (in good standing)
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Collaborative mindset and desire to grow into a leadership role within the group
- Excellent reputation for integrity and collegiality among bench and bar
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Culture & values
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Direct partner access
True subject matter specialists rather than generalists
Seamless cross-practice collaboration through integrated platform
Regional loyalty and long tenure among staff
Community involvement
Sustainable career model with balanced attorney lifestyle
Faster path to meaningful responsibility compared to larger firms
Multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving
Silicon Valley location with boutique-level attention rather than BigLaw bureaucracy
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