Civil Litigation Associate: Elder Abuse & Wrongful Death

York Law Firm; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on individual and team

Car allowance after 1 year

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer contribution

PTO

Job summary

York Law Firm is seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–10 years of experience to represent victims and families in elder abuse and wrongful death matters. This could be a full-time role, with part-time consideration.

You will handle cases from pre-litigation to trial, conduct discovery, and coordinate with experts, working with a compassionate team to secure justice for clients. Candidates must be admitted to the CA bar, hold a JD, and have strong litigation skills, with a

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and a four-year college degree.
• Admission to the California state bar in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience in California state and federal courts.
• Strong law and motion and discovery skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Legal Representation: Provide legal representation for victims and their families for wrongful death and elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, and other forms of mistreatment.
• Case Management: 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.
• Advocacy: Advocate for the rights of victims and families in wrongful death, elder neglect, and abuse cases.
• Client Communication: 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.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with public agencies, medical professionals, and other relevant parties to build a strong case.
• Legal Research: Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents related to elder abuse, and apply procedural and substantive legal knowledge to build effective cases.
• Legal Team Support: 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.

Skills

Strong law and motion and discovery

Excellent communication and Interp.

Trial and arbitration experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bachelor's degree

Admission to California State Bar

Job description

York Law Firm is seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–10 years of experience to represent victims and families in elder abuse and wrongful death matters. This could be a full-time role, with part-time consideration.

You will handle cases from pre-litigation to trial, conduct discovery, and coordinate with experts, working with a compassionate team to secure justice for clients. Candidates must be admitted to the CA bar, hold a JD, and have strong litigation skills, with a