# Senior Trust and Estate Litigation Attorney

> Raydar · San Mateo, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-16

**Salary:** USD 225,000–275,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take a leadership seat in a growing litigation group, guiding strategy and day-to-day handling of contested fiduciary and probate cases. The role combines courtroom advocacy with client advising, team supervision and helping the practice grow.

What you'll do

\- Set strategy for and manage high-stakes contested trust and estate cases from the first filing through final resolution.

\- Serve as a trusted advisor and primary contact for important clients, strengthening those relationships over time.

\- Assume responsibility for a docket of matters handed over by the current practice leader.

\- Delegate and oversee casework by associates on active files.

\- Coach associates through regular training, feedback and performance guidance.

\- Support business development efforts and the expansion of the practice.

\- Act for fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested trust and probate proceedings.

\- Advocate for older adults and their families in financial abuse claims.

\- Help define the direction and working culture of the group.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- At least 8 years spent exclusively on trust and estate litigation, with an active caseload today; lawyers moving over from other practice areas will not be considered.

\- A law degree from an accredited school.

\- A current California bar license in good standing.

\- A track record of directing strategy on complex fiduciary disputes, including contested wills and elder financial abuse.

\- Deep working knowledge of probate court procedure, accounting disputes and related fiduciary remedies.

\- Leadership skills suited to growing and shaping a practice group.

\- Residence in the Bay Area and an active presence in the local litigation community.

\- A collegial, approachable working style.

Bonus points

\- Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior litigators.

\- Established professional relationships in the regional trust and estate bar; a portable client base is not required.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year

Location and work model

\- San Mateo, California, United States (preferred), with Pleasanton or San Jose, California also available

\- Hybrid

\- Full-time

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/89F9490DD3/apply)

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