Probate, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking an associate attorney with experience in probate, estate, and fiduciary litigation. The role focuses on sophisticated trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes, including will contests and breaches of fiduciary duty.

You will work with Am Law 50-200 firms and regional firms, handling discovery, motions, hearings, and negotiations, with opportunities for direct client interaction and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Handling will contests, trust disputes, and contested estate proceedings.
• Representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, trustees, or personal representatives.
• Experience with breach of fiduciary duty claims, estate administration disputes, and accounting challenges.
• Managing discovery, motion practice, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Advising clients on complex probate and fiduciary litigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Handling will contests, trust disputes, and contested estate proceedings.
• Representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, trustees, or personal representatives.
• Experience with breach of fiduciary duty claims, estate administration disputes, and accounting challenges.

Skills

Probate litigation

Trusts & estates disputes

Fiduciary disputes

Discovery management

Litigation strategy

Job description

Probate, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation Associate Attorney

Current & Future Opportunities | Confidential Career Conversations

Interested in sophisticated trust, estate, and fiduciary disputes?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is always looking to connect with attorneys experienced in probate litigation, contested trusts and estates, and fiduciary disputes.

I work primarily with Am Law 50, 100, and 200 firms, but I also frequently partner with small and midsize firms, respected regional firms, and sophisticated boutiques across multiple markets.

Experience That May Be a Fit

• Handling will contests, trust disputes, and contested estate proceedings.

• Representing fiduciaries, beneficiaries, trustees, or personal representatives.

• Experience with breach of fiduciary duty claims, estate administration disputes, and accounting challenges.

• Managing discovery, motion practice, hearings, and settlement negotiations.

• Advising clients on complex probate and fiduciary litigation strategies.

Not currently practicing at an Am Law firm? I'd still love to hear from you! I welcome attorneys from trusts and estates boutiques, regional firms, and larger practices.

What Could Your Next Move Offer?

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

Sophisticated trust and estate litigation

Greater responsibility and direct client interaction

Opportunities to develop a specialized fiduciary litigation practice

Stronger mentorship and long-term career advancement

Let's Connect

This is an opportunistic search, not an advertisement for one specific opening. However, I work with numerous law firms across multiple markets and may already have active opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

Whether there's an immediate fit or we stay connected for the right opportunity down the road, I'd welcome the chance to learn more about your background, compensation expectations, and what matters most to you in your next move.

All conversations are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.