General Liability Defense Attorney (San Francisco)

Jobot
San Francisco, CA
Join California’s premier Trust and Estate litigation firm, recognized statewide for its leadership, innovation, and results.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: William Zaranka
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our experienced litigators and trial attorneys have decades of combined experience in this complex area of law and are passionate about providing expert representation and aggressive advocacy for every single one of our clients. We work tirelessly and collaboratively with our clients to achieve their objectives and resolve disputes involving a wide-range of estate- and inheritance-related disputes

Why join us?

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Job Details

We are seeking a passionate, skilled, and dedicated Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is a unique opportunity to handle complex and high-profile trust and estate litigation matters. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record in trust and estate litigation and a passion for providing exceptional legal services to our clients. This position is permanent and full time.

Responsibilities:

1. Represent clients in court proceedings related to trust and estate litigation.
2. Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and others.
3. Conduct thorough legal research to support client cases and provide sound legal advice.
4. Negotiate settlements in the best interest of the client.
5. Conduct and defend depositions, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
6. Develop relationships with clients, understanding their needs and goals, and represent their interests.
7. Provide legal counsel to clients on trust and estate planning to avoid potential litigation.
8. Collaborate with legal team members to develop case strategies.
9. Stay updated on current laws and regulations related to trust and estate litigation.
10. Maintain high standards of professional conduct while providing the highest quality legal service.

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admitted to practice law in the state and in good standing.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience in trust and estate litigation.
4. Extensive experience with pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, depositions, and mediations.
5. Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to resolve disputes favorably.
6. Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
9. Ability to manage multiple cases with varying deadlines.
10. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a professional and positive relationship with clients and team members.

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Posted 2026-03-27

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