Senior Trust & Estate Litigation Counsel

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoge Fenton, a leading multi-service law firm headquartered in San Jose, seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel level attorney to join its Trust & Estate Litigation Group across its Silicon Valley offices. You will drive case strategy for high-stakes matters, mentor junior lawyers, and cultivate trust-based client relationships while contributing to practice growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of trust and estate litigation experience, a strong track record, and a commitment to mentoring the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• 8+ years of trust and estate litigation experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in case management, client development, and associate supervision.

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, including: Will and trust contests, Negligent management of assets, Failure to account, Co-trustee disputes, Removal and surcharge actions, Breach of fiduciary duty.

Skills

Leadership

Case strategy

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Supervision

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Hoge Fenton, a leading multi-service law firm headquartered in San Jose, seeks a Senior Associate or Counsel level attorney to join its Trust & Estate Litigation Group across its Silicon Valley offices. You will drive case strategy for high-stakes matters, mentor junior lawyers, and cultivate trust-based client relationships while contributing to practice growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of trust and estate litigation experience, a strong track record, and a commitment to mentoring the