Staff Attorney

Elder Law & Advocacy; San Diego (CA); Híbrido; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Elder Law & Advocacy in San Diego, CA, is hiring a Staff Attorney to provide direct legal services to older adults, handle cases involving elder rights, nursing home abuse, and health insurance matters, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a J.D., active California Bar membership or eligibility, strong research and negotiation skills, experience in elder law or civil litigation, and a deep commitment to social justice for vulnerable seniors.

Qualificações

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• Experience in elder law or civil litigation preferred.
• Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to elder rights.
• Strong client-centered counseling and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct legal services to older adults, including client interviews, case evaluation, and legal research.
• Draft pleadings and represent clients in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.
• Manage a caseload involving elder abuse, nursing home rights, and health insurance matters.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff; participate in community outreach and coordination with partner agencies.

Conhecimentos

Legal Research

Negotiation

Client Counseling

Statutes & Case Law Analysis

Written & Oral Advocacy

Public Interest

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission or eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Company Description Elder Law & Advocacy is a private nonprofit law firm dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of older adults who are at risk of victimization. The organization operates a Nursing Home Rights Enforcement Project that brings civil actions against facilities for abuse and neglect. Its Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program helps seniors navigate Medicare and supplemental health insurance issues. The Legal Services Program provides broad legal assistance to thousands of vulnerable seniors each year, while the Elder Abuse Litigation Program focuses on restraining orders and litigation related to elder abuse. Team members work in a mission-driven environment that centers on justice, safety, and access to legal services for older adults.
Role Description The Staff Attorney will provide direct legal services to older adults, including client interviews, case evaluation, legal research, drafting pleadings, and representation in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing a caseload involving elder abuse, nursing home rights, and health insurance matters, as well as advising clients on their legal options and rights. The attorney will collaborate with paralegals and other staff to ensure high-quality advocacy and may participate in community outreach, education, and coordination with partner agencies. This is a full-time hybrid role based in San Diego, CA, with a combination of in-office work and approved work-from-home hours. The position requires adherence to ethical standards, timely case management, and clear, empathetic communication with a diverse senior population.
Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with the ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to elder rights and civil litigation.
• Experience or coursework in Labor and Employment Law, particularly as it may intersect with elder care employment and caregiving issues.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, client-centered Legal Advice and counseling to individuals facing complex or sensitive legal problems.
• Proficiency in legal Research, including use of legal databases and preparation of memoranda, briefs, and supporting documents.
• Effective Negotiation skills, with experience in settlement discussions, mediation, or advocacy with opposing parties and agencies.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in the California Bar (or eligibility and intent to become licensed promptly).
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including courtroom advocacy and client communication with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Commitment to social justice and public interest work, with sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals experiencing abuse or neglect.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team in a hybrid work environment.
• Prior experience in elder law, civil litigation, public interest law, or healthcare-related