Trust & Estates and Elder Law Litigation Attorney

San Diego Elder Law Center; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based raises

Excellent benefits package

Fast-track partnership opportunities

Hybrid work possibilities

Confidential inquiries

Job summary

San Diego Elder Law Center, a boutique law firm, seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join our team. We focus on Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate Law, with a distinct reputation in Elder Law and related matters.

Founded in 1997, we value professionalism, compassionate client service, and collaborative teamwork. The Associate Attorney will handle contested matters, build strategic plans, and work with experienced partners and paralegals in a supportive, client‑centered

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience in contested matters, preferably in Trusts & Estates or Elder Law.
• Experience in contested conservatorship proceedings, elder financial abuse, and will/trust litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in contested conservatorship, will/trust contests, and related litigation.
• Assist with settlement and mediation, including evidentiary proceedings.
• Support estate administration and conservatorship matters with a client-focused approach.
• Collaborate with partners and paralegals to assess and plan cases.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Professional demeanor

Team-oriented

Job description

San Diego Elder Law Center, a highly respected boutique law firm, is seeking anexperienced litigation attorneyto join our team. Founded in 1997, we specialize in Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate Law, with a distinct focus and reputation in Elder Law, Special Needs Law, and incapacity planning and related issues.We have a need for an Associate Attorney with litigation experience, preferably in the Trust and Estates or Elder Law fields. We currently refer litigated issues outside the firm, and wish to bring at least some of this in-house with the right candidate. Existing firm members can support a litigator with excellent and experienced case assessment and planning strategy.

At our firm, we are proud of our reputation for excellence, professionalism, and compassionate client service. Our reputation, history, and word-of-mouth referrals from prior clients, as well as legal, financial, and health care professionals, generates a steady stream of case opportunities. We can afford to be selective about the cases we accept.We work collaboratively as a team and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. If you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment and share our commitment to knowledge, dedication, and kindness, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for an attorney with:

• A minimum of three years’ experiencein contested matters. It is preferable that this be in our area of practice, which would include:
• Contested conservatorship proceedings.
• Elder financial abuse and undue influence
• Will and trust contests and litigation
• Litigation experience should include demonstrable experience in settlement and mediation as well as evidentiary proceedings.
• Non-contested transactional experience in Estate Administration and Conservatorships is a plus
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset
• A friendly, intelligent, and professional demeanor.

What We Offer

• Competitive salarycommensurate with experience.
• Possibilities of performance-based enhancements to base-salary
• Anexcellent benefits packageto support your well-being.
• The opportunity to develop a focused and rewarding career within a highly regarded firm.
• Experienced partners supporting you in case assessment
• Experienced paralegals
• Fast-track partnership opportunities
• A team-oriented, organized work environment where your contributions will make a real impact.
• A fascinating and rewarding practice area
• Hybridwork possibilities.
• Confidential Inquires

To learn more about our firm, visitwww.sandiegoelderlaw.com. All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Please note:No phone inquiries, please.