Senior Litigation Associate

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to manage a complex caseload and work with a team to serve as a strategic advisor to clients throughout all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate is a self-directed litigator who combines strong technical skills with exceptional judgment, client service, and leadership. We are seeking a litigator who has experience taking and defending depositions, representing clients in court, and preferably, has experience with probate law.

• Independently manage a full docket of trust and estate litigation matters, including probate, conservatorship, and guardianship disputes.
• Develop and execute case strategy from pre-litigation assessment through final resolution.
• Draft, argue, and respond to motions; manage all phases of discovery; and prepare matters for trial.
• Serve as lead counsel in mediations, depositions, settlement negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and appellate filings as required.
• Maintain direct client relationships, providing clear, practical advice and regular case updates.
• Collaborate with shareholders, associates, and paralegals to ensure efficient case management.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the development of litigation best practices within the group.

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active California Bar membership required.
• Minimum of 6+ years of substantive litigation experience.
• Proven ability to independently manage matters through all stages of litigation.
• Significant experience with discovery, law and motion, depositions, and trial preparation, with meaningful opportunities to gain hands-on trial experience.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with probate and trust administration preferred, but not required.