CA Elder Abuse & Wrongful Death Trial Attorney

York Law Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Car allowance after 1 year

Bonuses based on contribution

Paid time off

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

York Law Firm seeks a Civil Litigation Trial Attorney in San Jose, CA. The role requires 5–10 years of California civil litigation experience, representing victims and families in elder abuse and wrongful death matters.

This in-person, full-time position emphasizes trial work, discovery, and client advocacy without a monthly billable hour quota. You will manage complex cases, collaborate with experts, and support ethical advocacy for vulnerable clients while maintaining strong communication and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admitted to the California bar in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience in CA state and federal courts.
• Experience with elder abuse, wrongful death cases, and related discovery.
• Minimum 1 jury trial as first chair; trial/arbitration and law & motion experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation for elder abuse, wrongful death, and related cases through all phases from pre-litigation through trial.
• Manage a caseload of elder abuse cases with organized discovery plans and evidence gathering.
• Conduct depositions and manage e-Discovery and witness testimony.
• Communicate regularly with clients to explain processes, updates, and damages work-up.
• Collaborate with health care providers, experts, and the team to build strong case work-ups.
• Stay current on elder law and trial precedents and support the firm’s ethical standards.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar in good standing

Civil litigation experience

Trial experience (first/second chair)

Legal research & writing

Empathy for elderly clients

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

e-Discovery platforms

Discovery management software

Job description

York Law Firm seeks a Civil Litigation Trial Attorney in San Jose, CA. The role requires 5–10 years of California civil litigation experience, representing victims and families in elder abuse and wrongful death matters.

This in-person, full-time position emphasizes trial work, discovery, and client advocacy without a monthly billable hour quota. You will manage complex cases, collaborate with experts, and support ethical advocacy for vulnerable clients while maintaining strong communication and