Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A renowned law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Team in Menlo Park, CA. This role focuses on high-stakes legal disputes involving private wealth, including trusts, decedents’ estates, and conservatorships/adult guardianships. The successful candidate will handle cases involving fiduciary duty breaches, estate mismanagement, and financial elder abuse, offering opportunities for substantial trial experience and direct client engagement.

Location:

• Menlo Park, CA.

Duties:

• Represent clients in litigation concerning trusts, estates, and conservatorships/adult guardianships.
• Handle claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, fiduciary misconduct, and estate mismanagement.
• Participate in a heavy trial practice with frequent courtroom engagements.
• Counsel clients on legal issues related to investment mismanagement, financial elder abuse, and will or trust disputes.
• Collaborate with clients on sensitive family disputes involving private wealth.
• Engage in business development opportunities within this niche area of law.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in trusts and estates litigation, or familiarity with related legal issues (preferred but not required).
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Admitted to the California State Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong trial and courtroom skills.
• Exceptional research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage emotionally charged and complex legal matters.
• Business development capabilities within the specialized practice area.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career growth and direct client interaction.
• Heavy trial practice 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.