Job Opening: Trust & Estate Litigation Associate

Hopkins & Carley, a full service law firm with offices in Redwood Shores and downtown San Jose, has an immediate opening for an Associate to join the Litigation Department and the Trust & Estates Litigation Practice Group.  The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years litigation experience.  Ideal candidates will have some experience, or at least a strong interest in learning, some or all of the following areas:  financial elder abuse, breach of fiduciary duties, real estate, will or trust contests, title to or interest in business entities, recovery of assets, removal of trustees, and fiduciary accounting and conservatorships.  We are seeking a candidate who has the versatility and interest to work in both trust and estates litigation and general commercial litigation (breach of contract, fraud, etc.), as needed. Candidates must possess outstanding academic credentials, strong legal analysis and excellent writing skills.  A desire to appear in court and confident oral communication skills are required.  Deposition and court appearance experience are good, but not required.  Candidate must be a current member of the State Bar of California in good standing. Pllease send cover letter and resume to: AttorneyRecruiting@hopkinscarley.com