Trusts and Estates Litigation Associate

LJW Solutions; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A top law firm in California is seeking an Associate Director to join its Trusts & Estates Litigation team. This role offers hands-on experience in high-value disputes, early courtroom exposure, and a progressive, collaborative culture. The position requires at least 3–5 years of litigation experience and excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally, 3–5 years’ civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Genuine interest in trusts & estates litigation.

Responsibilities

• Handle sensitive, cross-border disputes involving trusts and estates.
• Gain early courtroom exposure and partner mentorship.

Skills

Civil litigation

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Job description

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This range is provided by LJW Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from LJW Solutions

Associate Director at LJW Solutions | US Legal Recruitment

San Francisco (Hybrid) | Other CA locations available – confidentially inquire

Ranked a Top Law Firm to Work For | 3–5 Years’ Litigation Experience

Looking to specialize in a fascinating and high-growth area of litigation?

A nationally recognized California-based firm is hiring a driven associate to join its leading Trusts & Estates Litigation team – known for complex, high-value work and a genuinely collaborative, people-first culture.

The Opportunity

You’ll handle sensitive, cross-border disputes involving trusts, estates, fiduciaries, and high-net-worth families. You’ll gain early courtroom exposure, partner mentorship, and access to highly sophisticated work – all while building rare and in-demand litigation expertise.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Elite Training + Early Responsibility – Get on-your-feet experience in depositions, mediations, and contested hearings
• High-Caliber Work – Handle nuanced fiduciary disputes, complex family dynamics, and international estate conflicts
• Outstanding Culture – Nationally recognized for its values, mentorship, and progressive, inclusive workplace
• Hybrid Flexibility – Offices across California; open to flexible arrangements
• Comp + Benefits – Competitive salary, bonuses, full benefits, and real growth paths
• Ideally, 3–5 years’ civil litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Genuine interest in trusts & estates litigation – prior exposure is a plus
• Strong writing, oral advocacy, and client communication skills
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to develop deep subject matter expertise

Ready to Build a Career in a High-Impact Niche?

All inquiries are held in confidence. Reach out directly to [e-mail] or message here to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

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