Probate and Trust Litigation Associate

2-4 Years’ Experience

The Opportunity

Glaser Weil is seeking a junior associate to join our Firm’s probate and trust litigation practice. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with senior partners to counsel and provide personalized guidance to a diverse group of clients involved in probate and trust litigation.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 2-4 years’ experience in trust and estates
• Probate litigation experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to develop creative solutions to meet client needs
• The ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Exceptional responsiveness and client service
• Impeccable written, verbal and advocacy skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and demonstrated success working and collaborating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• A can-do, inclusive, team-oriented attitude and self-starter mindset
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
• California Bar admission

At Glaser Weil, You Can Count On:

• Hands-on experience. This position offers tremendous opportunities for significant hands-on experience and substantial client contact.
• A variety of meaningful work. Glaser Weil is called upon regularly to represent high-profile, sophisticated clients in their most important and sensitive matters, where the stakes are high, the challenges are great and the issues are far-reaching and complex. Our client base and client work are very diverse, comprising individual and charitable fiduciaries, emerging companies and high net worth individuals, family businesses, trustees and creditors of substantial trusts and estates in the United States and abroad.
• A positive work culture. Glaser Weil promotes a culture of camaraderie and close professional relationships set within a collaborative team environment. Employees enjoy a business casual, open-door atmosphere and an informal management structure. Involvement in community organizations, both locally and beyond, is strongly encouraged and supported.

The base compensation range for this position is $180,000 - $220,000. These numbers do not reflect a successful candidate’s total compensation. Base compensation is only the guaranteed component of the total compensation package and does not include discretionary bonuses and the other career-enhancing opportunities of joining the Firm. Candidates with salary expectation outside this range are still encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this position, please submit the following to jburstin@glaserweil.com:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Law school transcript

Please note: Glaser Weil will post open positions on our website. We will not accept unsolicited resumes and consider any resume not received through our recruiting email or sent to anyone at the Firm outside the recruiting team to be unsolicited. Recruiters/search firms must have a written, executed standard fee agreement with Glaser Weil prior to submitting information regarding candidates. If a recruiter/search firm submits an unsolicited resume, Glaser Weil will not be bound by that search firm’s terms or otherwise be obligated to pay any compensation in connection with the submitted candidate.