Legal Counsel

Loud Solutions; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Loud Solutions is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel in Trust & Estate Litigation in Silicon Valley. The role requires 8+ years of dedicated experience, CA Bar membership, and demonstrated leadership to guide a growing practice.

The position offers hybrid work with preference for the San Mateo office, and offices in Pleasanton or San Jose as alternatives. You will lead complex matters from inception to resolution, mentor junior attorneys, and deepen client relationships while helping shape

Qualifications

• 8+ years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Leadership skills and readiness to lead the practice group.
• Active involvement in the Bay Area trust and estate litigation community.
• Willingness to work from the San Mateo office (preferred) or other Bay Area offices.

Responsibilities

• Drive case strategy and lead high-stakes trust and estate litigation from inception to resolution.
• Cultivate and deepen client relationships as a trusted advisor and primary contact.
• Contribute to business development and growth of the Trust & Estate Litigation practice.
• Supervise and manage associates, delegating and overseeing case work.
• Provide mentoring, training and performance guidance to develop associates' litigation skills.
• Represent seniors and families in elder abuse, trusts, and probate matters.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior attorneys

Strategic case management

Education

State Bar of California

Job description

Senior Associate or Counsel – Trust & Estate Litigation

About this role

We are looking for a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience to step into a leadership role within a growing practice group at a well-established Silicon Valley law firm. You'll be the next generation of leadership for a team that needs a strong litigator who can drive case strategy, mentor junior attorneys, and help build out the practice.

What will you be doing?

• Leading complex trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Taking over trust litigation work from the current group leader, who is shifting focus to probate and Supreme Court matters
• Cultivating client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor
• Supervising and mentoring associates as the team grows
• Helping shape the direction and culture of the Trust &Estate Litigation Group

Key Requirements

• 8+ years of dedicated trust and estate litigation experience (no crossover candidates)
• Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing
• Leadership skills and readiness to serve as the next-generation leader of the practice group
• Active involvement in the trust and estate litigation community in the Bay Area
• Willingness to work from the San Mateo office (preferred), Pleasanton, or San Jose

Role responsibilities

• Drive case strategy and lead high-stakes, complex trust and estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Cultivate and deepen client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key clients.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and the continued growth of the Trust & Estate Litigation practice.
• Supervise and manage associates on active matters, including delegation and oversight of case work.
• Provide hands-on mentoring, training, feedback, and performance guidance to develop associates' litigation skills.
• Help shape the direction and culture of the Trust &Estate Litigation Group.
• Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation.
• Represent trustees, executors, administrators, and beneficiaries in trust and probate litigation.
• Hybrid work policy: Hybrid flexibility with preference for the San Mateo, CA office; Pleasanton or San Jose offices also available. Accommodations made for senior candidates.
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: San Mateo, CA; Pleasanton, CA; Downtown San Jose, CA
• Visa sponsorship: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
• Hiring count: Looking to hire 1 candidate for this role