Senior Associate or Counsel – Trust & Estate Litigation
About this role
We are looking for a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to step into a leadership role within a growing practice group at a well-established Silicon Valley law firm. You'll be the next generation of leadership for a team that needs a strong litigator who can drive case strategy, mentor junior attorneys, and help build out the practice.
What will you be doing?
Leading complex trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution
Taking over trust litigation work from the current group leader (who prefers to focus on probate and Supreme Court matters)
Cultivating client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor
Supervising and mentoring associates as the team grows
Helping shape the direction and culture of the Trust & Estate Litigation Group
Key Requirements
8+ years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience (no crossover candidates)
Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing
Leadership skills and readiness to be the "next gen" leader of the practice group
Active in the trust & estate litigation community in the Bay Area
Willingness to work from the San Mateo office (preferred), Pleasanton, or San Jose
Company at a glance
Hoge Fenton is a full-service Silicon Valley law firm founded in 1952, serving technology, life sciences, and middle-market businesses with trial expertise and strategic counsel across Northern California and globally through Mackrell International.
What happens next
Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.
Culture & values
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Direct partner access
Regional loyalty and long tenure among staff
Community involvement
Sustainable career model with balanced attorney lifestyle
Seamless cross-practice collaboration through integrated platform
True subject-matter specialists rather than generalists
Meaningful client interaction and trial opportunities
Faster path to meaningful responsibility compared to national firms
Multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving
Regional platform culture without national firm politics
Reduced bureaucracy compared to BigLaw
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