Trust & Estates Litigation Attorney

Hoge Fenton, a distinguished multi-service law firm, is seeking a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join our Trust & Estate group.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of extensive experience in Trust and Estate litigation and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of Trust and Estate issues.

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 & 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

Key Responsibilities

• Represent senior citizens and their families in financial elder abuse litigation.

• Represent trustees, executors, administrators and beneficiaries in trust and probate litigation, including:

  Contests based upon lack of capacity, undue influence, or fraud;

  Negligent management of assets;

  Failure to account, or Inadequate accounting;

  Co-trustee disputes;

  Removal and surcharge actions;

  Breach of fiduciary duty (lack of impartiality, self-dealing & secret profits)

• Supervise and mentor associates

Location

This position can be based in any of our offices: Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose), Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or Peninsula (San Mateo). Travel between locations may be necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $205,000 to $255,000. This range reflects the firm’s good faith estimate of potential compensation, which may vary based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), a student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, teleworking opportunities, and a no-accrual vacation policy.

We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a business person.

Recruiter Notice

Unsolicited resumes from search firms will not be considered, and no fees will be paid for candidates submitted without a prior written agreement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. We strive to recruit and retain a workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and individuals of all ages, races, creeds, religions, colors, national origins, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender

identities/gender expressions, disabilities, or military and veteran statuses. Our environment is collegial, collaborative, flexible, and supportive.

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