Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation Associate (SF)
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is representing
an Am Law 50 firm seeking a Private Wealth and Fiduciary Litigation
Associate to join its San Francisco office . This is a unique
opportunity to work with a premier team handling high-stakes trust,
estate, and fiduciary litigation for ultra-high-net-worth
individuals, family offices, and institutional fiduciaries.
Position Overview: The ideal candidate will bring experience and
passion for handling disputes involving trusts, estates,
conservatorships, and fiduciary duties. You will collaborate with a
multidisciplinary team and contribute to complex litigation
involving generational wealth, contested estate plans, fiduciary
misconduct claims, and elder abuse matters. Key Responsibilities:
Handle all phases of trust and estate litigation, from pre-suit
investigations to trial Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and
appellate filings Conduct depositions and support trial teams in
contested hearings and bench trials Manage factual development,
expert analysis, and case strategy Advise clients on complex
probate, fiduciary, and inheritance issues Qualifications: 3–5
years of litigation experience , ideally with exposure to trusts
and estates, fiduciary disputes , or complex civil litigation
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills Ability
to handle sophisticated litigation independently and as part of a
team Strong interpersonal and client service skills Admission to
the California Bar Strong academic background Compensation: The
salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000 , depending
on experience and qualifications. This is an outstanding
opportunity to join a nationally recognized practice, work with
top-tier clients, and build your litigation career at the
intersection of private wealth and high-stakes dispute
resolution.
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