Litigation Associate (Private Wealth & Fiduciary Litigation)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate to join its Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Team in Silicon Valley, California. The team handles complex cases involving trusts, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships, offering a unique opportunity to work on significant legal issues.

Duties

• Represent clients in fiduciary duty and misconduct cases.
• Handle estate administration and investment mismanagement disputes.
• Engage in financial elder abuse and conservatorship matters.
• Participate in will and trust contests.
• Develop business and client relationships.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of litigation experience.
• Trusts and estates litigation experience preferred.
• Admitted to the California bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Opportunities for trial experience and client contact.
• High level of responsibility early in career.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.