Elder Abuse Trial Attorney — Trial-Ready Advocate

York Law Corporation; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Car allowance

Paid time off

Professional development

Bonuses

Job summary

York Law Corporation seeks an Elder Abuse Trial Attorney with 2–10 years of California civil litigation experience to develop into a confident, capable civil trial attorney. The role involves case work-up, discovery, depositions, motion practice, witness preparation, and presenting to a jury.

You will represent victims in elder abuse, neglect, wrongful death, and related matters, requiring strategic preparation and courtroom advocacy. Excellent collaboration and professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and Bar admission in California.
• Minimum four years of civil litigation experience in California state or federal courts.
• Strong written and oral advocacy, discovery, and trial preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop case theories and persuasive narratives for trial readiness.
• Execute discovery plans, depositions, subpoenas, motions to uncover facts.
• Prepare for court appearances, evidentiary issues, and witness examinations.
• Maintain deadlines, manage discovery status, and identify litigation risks.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, experts, and clients to build a trial-ready case.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition experience

Trial readiness

Legal research

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor degree

State Bar of California

Bachelor's degree

Job description

York Law Corporation seeks an Elder Abuse Trial Attorney with 2–10 years of California civil litigation experience to develop into a confident, capable civil trial attorney. The role involves case work-up, discovery, depositions, motion practice, witness preparation, and presenting to a jury.

You will represent victims in elder abuse, neglect, wrongful death, and related matters, requiring strategic preparation and courtroom advocacy. Excellent collaboration and professional growth are expected.