Trust and Estates Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Parental Leave

Teleworking

No-Accrual Vacation

Training Opportunities

EAP

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Jose, California seeks a Trust and Estates Litigation Attorney with extensive experience in trust and estate litigation to advise clients on related issues.

Duties include representing seniors in financial elder abuse litigation, handling trust and probate matters for trustees and beneficiaries, and mentoring associates.

Candidates should have a JD, active California Bar, at least 6 years of experience, and a reputation for integrity and collegiality.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in trust and estate litigation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, consulting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation.
• Handle trust and probate litigation for trustees, executors, administrators, and beneficiaries.
• Address contests based on lack of capacity, undue influence, or fraud.
• Supervise and mentor associates.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Trust and Estates Litigation Attorney in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in trust and estate litigation and a passion for advising clients on a wide range of related issues.

Duties

• Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation.
• Handle trust and probate litigation for trustees, executors, administrators, and beneficiaries.
• Address contests based on lack of capacity, undue influence, or fraud.
• Manage cases involving negligent asset management and inadequate accounting.
• Resolve co-trustee disputes and removal and surcharge actions.
• Address breaches of fiduciary duty, including lack of impartiality and self-dealing.
• Supervise and mentor associates.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in trust and estate litigation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, consulting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent reputation for integrity and collegiality among both bench and bar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) plan.
• Student loan repayment benefit.
• Paid parental leave.
• Teleworking opportunities.
• No-accrual vacation policy.
• Formal and informal training opportunities.