Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level litigation associate to join their Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Team in Silicon Valley, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex legal issues involving trusts, estates, and conservatorships, with a preference for candidates based in Silicon Valley.

Duties

• Represent clients in fiduciary litigation cases, including breach of duty and fraud.
• Engage in trial practice with a focus on private wealth disputes.
• Develop business opportunities within the niche practice area.
• Maintain frequent client contact to address sensitive family disputes.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in trusts and estates litigation or related issues.
• Admitted to the California State Bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• California State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong trial advocacy skills.
• Excellent client communication abilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal narratives.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development in a specialized practice area.
• Direct client interaction and case management experience.

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.