Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation for victims and their families for wrongful death and elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and other forms of mistreatment.
• Manage a caseload of elder abuse cases, from pre-litigation through trial, carrying out comprehensive investigations, developing an organized plan for discovery and litigation, collecting evidence, enforcing discovery through law and motion, responding to discovery, and working closely with health care providers, consultants, and experts, all while establishing a robust settlement strategy alongside preparing cases for trial.
• Advocate for the rights of victims and families in wrongful death, elder neglect, and abuse cases.
• Maintain regular communication and rapport with clients, keeping them informed about the progress of their cases, explaining legal processes, understanding their harms and losses to develop their damages work-up, and addressing their concerns.
• Collaborate with public agencies, medical professionals, and other relevant parties to build a strong case.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents related to elder abuse, and apply procedural and substantive legal knowledge to build effective cases.
• Provide support to other attorneys within the firm in a team environment, with a demonstrated willingness to contribute and collaborate with team members with the goal of achieving the best results for our clients.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and four-year college degree.
• Admission to the California state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience in California state and federal courts.
• Previous experience in elder law, business litigation, personal injury, or medical malpractice preferred.
• Strong law and motion and discovery skills.
• Strong litigation skills and experience in handling complex legal issues.
• Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of elderly clients and their families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to ethical and professional standards.
• Jury Trial and arbitration experience preferred.