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Trust & Estates Litigation Attorney

Hoge Fenton · San Jose, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegal$205k–$255k/yrFull-time

About the role

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)

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.

Pay and Benefits

  • The annual base salary for this position ranges from $205,000 to $255,000.
  • 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, genderidentities/gender expressions, disabilities, or military and veteran statuses. Our environment is collegial, collaborative, flexible, and supportive.

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