Junior and Mid-level Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm is currently seeking junior and mid-level litigation associates to join its Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Team in the San Francisco office. The team handles complex and high-stakes disputes involving private wealth, particularly in areas such as trusts, decedents' estates, conservatorships, adult guardianships, and related fiduciary matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues, develop client relationships, and participate in a trial-heavy practice with a strong focus on personal client impact.

Location:

• San Francisco, California

Duties:

• Handle complex litigation involving fiduciary disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty, mismanagement, financial elder abuse, and will/trust contests.
• Represent clients in high-profile private wealth disputes, including cases involving trusts, decedents' estates, and conservatorships.
• Engage in extensive trial work, representing clients in contentious fiduciary matters.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and directly with clients on sensitive, high-stakes cases.
• Develop and manage relationships with clients in this specialized niche area.
• Contribute to business development initiatives within the practice group.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in or exposure to trusts and estates litigation, fiduciary duty claims, and estate administration is a plus, but not required.
• Admitted to the California State Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active member of the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and trial skills, including legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy.
• Ability to manage complex cases and client relationships with sensitivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of trusts, estates, conservatorships, and related fiduciary matters preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex cases in a niche area of law.
• Direct client interaction and the opportunity to develop business.
• Extensive trial experience with a focus on private wealth and fiduciary disputes.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with strong mentorship opportunities.
• Access to professional development and growth in a dynamic practice area.

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.