Trust Litigation Attorney

Our client is seeking an experienced

Location: San Mateo, CA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time

About The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced

Trust Litigation Attorney

with several years of focused experience handling trust and estate-related litigation matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a strong background in trust litigation who can independently manage matters, develop effective litigation strategies, and provide high-quality legal representation to clients.

Key Responsibilities

Manage trust litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution.

Represent clients in disputes involving trusts, estates, trustees, beneficiaries, and fiduciary issues.

Conduct legal research and analyze complex issues involving trust and estate law.

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and other litigation documents.

Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts as appropriate.

Develop litigation and case strategies based on the facts and applicable law.

Negotiate settlements and participate in mediations and other dispute-resolution proceedings.

Appear at hearings, conferences, and court proceedings.

Work closely with clients, experts, and other legal professionals throughout the litigation process.

Maintain organized case files and meet deadlines and billing requirements.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Active California Bar membership in good standing.

Several years of experience handling trust litigation matters.

Strong knowledge of trust and estate litigation principles and procedures.

Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.Excellent communication and client-management abilities.

Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.

Strong attention to detail and case-management skills.

Preferred Experience Experience handling matters involving:

Trust disputes

Trustee and beneficiary disputes

Breach of fiduciary duty claims

Trust interpretation and administration disputes

Estate-related litigation

Contested probate matters

Financial and asset disputes involving trusts and estates

Mediation and settlement negotiations

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of handling

trust litigation matters

and be comfortable taking ownership of cases, communicating directly with clients, developing litigation strategies, and representing clients effectively throughout the dispute-resolution process.

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