Legal Consultant - Elder Abuse Practice Development

J&Y Law Firm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Los Angeles is expanding its legal services and seeks an experienced Legal Consultant for their new Elder Abuse Practice Group. The role involves advising on litigation strategies, compliance, and team structure to protect the rights of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in elder abuse or personal injury litigation.
• Deep understanding of California elder law.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert insight on establishing a new elder abuse litigation department.
• Review and enhance workflows, intake protocols, and litigation strategy.

Skills

Communication

Advisory

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Overview:

J&Y Law is expanding its legal services with the development of a dedicated Elder Abuse Practice Group, and we are seeking an experienced Legal Consultant to advise us during this critical launch phase. This is a strategic role for a seasoned professional passionate about protecting the rights of elders and vulnerable adults.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert insight on establishing a new elder abuse litigation department
• Review and enhance workflows, intake protocols, and litigation strategy
• Recommend best practices for compliance, documentation, and client communications
• Guide team structure, staffing, and process design
• Ensure alignment with California elder abuse statutes and relevant legal standards

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in elder abuse, long-term care, or personal injury litigation
• Deep understanding of California elder law and regulatory issues
• Prior experience launching or consulting on legal practice development is preferred
• Strong communication and advisory skills

Desired Experience:

• Experience handling elder abuse claims involving skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, or in-home care
• Proven track record in litigating cases under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA)
• Familiarity with investigating care standard violations, pressure injuries, falls, neglect, and medication errors
• Knowledge of relevant medical record review processes and working with elder care expert witnesses
• Background in training or mentoring legal teams on elder abuse case handling
• Experience implementing intake and litigation workflows specific to vulnerable adult populations
• History of advising or building high-performing elder abuse litigation teams in a firm setting

Flexible work from home options available.