Litigation Associate

Private Wealth And Fiduciary Litigation AssociateDirect Counsel is representing an Am Law 50 firm seeking a Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Associate to join its San Francisco office. This is a unique opportunity to work with a premier team handling high-stakes trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional fiduciaries.The ideal candidate will bring experience and passion for handling disputes involving trusts, estates, conservatorships, and fiduciary duties. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to complex litigation involving generational wealth, contested estate plans, fiduciary misconduct claims, and elder abuse matters.Key responsibilities include handling all phases of trust and estate litigation, from pre-suit investigations to trial; drafting pleadings, motions, discovery; conducting depositions and supporting trial teams in contested hearings and bench trials; managing factual development, expert analysis, and case strategy; and advising clients on complex probate, fiduciary, and inheritance issues.Qualifications include 2–4 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to trusts and estates, fiduciary disputes, or complex civil litigation; excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; ability to handle sophisticated litigation independently and as part of a team; strong interpersonal and client service skills; admission to the California Bar; and a strong academic background.The salary range for this position is $235,000 – $310,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a nationally recognized practice, work with top-tier clients, and build your litigation career at the intersection of private wealth and high-stakes dispute resolution.