Elder Abuse Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

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Elder Abuse & Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

Century City, California | Full-Time

About J&Y Law

J&Y Law is one of California's fastest-growing Plaintiff law firms, representing individuals and families in complex Elder Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury, and Wrongful Death litigation. Our mission is simple: hold negligent healthcare providers, hospitals, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, physicians, and corporations accountable while delivering exceptional representation to every client we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Elder Abuse & Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal who is passionate about advocating for vulnerable individuals and thrives in a sophisticated litigation environment. This is an opportunity to work on challenging, high-value cases alongside accomplished trial attorneys while making a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and their families.

If you enjoy complex litigation, have exceptional organizational skills, and take pride in producing outstanding work product, we invite you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Elder Abuse & Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal is an integral member of our litigation team and will support attorneys through every phase of litigation, from the initial filing of a lawsuit through trial, settlement, or appeal.

This position requires a highly organized professional with extensive experience reviewing and organizing medical records, managing litigation deadlines, preparing discovery, coordinating expert witnesses, and assisting with trial preparation. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management

• Manage a complex litigation caseload from inception through trial.
• Maintain complete and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery deadlines, and trial schedules.
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure timely completion of litigation tasks.
• Maintain litigation calendars and proactively monitor case progress.

Medical Record Review & Analysis

• Obtain, organize, review, and summarize extensive medical records.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies and treatment summaries.
• Analyze hospital, physician, rehabilitation, nursing home, assisted living, hospice, and skilled nursing facility records.
• Identify significant liability, causation, damages, and standard of care issues.
• Organize records for attorney review, expert analysis, mediation, and trial.

Discovery

• Draft interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, subpoenas, deposition notices, and meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Prepare responses to written discovery.
• Coordinate document production.
• Organize exhibits and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all discovery deadlines.

Court Filings & Litigation Support

• Prepare pleadings, motions, trial documents, and legal correspondence.
• Coordinate electronic court filings and service of process.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and expert examinations.
• Prepare hearing binders, mediation binders, and trial notebooks.
• Assist attorneys during trial, arbitration, and mediation proceedings.

Expert Witness Coordination

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, life care planners, economists, forensic experts, and other retained experts.
• Schedule expert consultations, depositions, and testimony.
• Prepare and organize records and supporting materials for expert review.
• Assist with expert disclosures and expert file management.

Medical Malpractice & Elder Abuse Litigation Support

• Review and analyze healthcare records for potential breaches of the applicable standard of care.
• Assist attorneys in identifying negligence, causation, and damages issues.
• Organize evidence involving pressure injuries, falls, medication errors, sepsis, dehydration, malnutrition, infections, delayed diagnosis, surgical complications, wrongful death, neglect, and abuse.
• Coordinate the collection of facility policies, staffing records, incident reports, licensing records, and regulatory documentation.

Client Communication

• Maintain regular communication with clients and their families.
• Obtain updated treatment information and supporting documentation.
• Respond to client inquiries with professionalism, compassion, and empathy.
• Ensure clients remain informed regarding the progress of their case.

Trial Preparation

• Prepare comprehensive trial notebooks and exhibit binders.
• Organize witness files and deposition summaries.
• Coordinate trial exhibits and demonstrative evidence.
• Assist attorneys during trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Support the litigation team throughout all phases of trial.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of three years of Plaintiff litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience handling Elder Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Catastrophic Injury, or complex civil litigation matters.
• Strong understanding of California Code of Civil Procedure and litigation deadlines.
• Experience reviewing and organizing large volumes of medical records.
• Experience drafting discovery and litigation documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value litigation matters simultaneously.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Trial experience.
• Experience using Litify or Salesforce-based case management software.
• Experience with e-filing in California State and Federal Courts.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Why Join J&Y Law

Our litigation team handles meaningful, high-impact cases that change the lives of our clients. We believe in investing in our employees by providing the resources, technology, mentorship, and professional development necessary to build long-term careers.

We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, your ideas are heard, and your professional growth is encouraged.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parking
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Modern litigation technology and support resources
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization

Our Core Values

Every member of our team is expected to uphold the values that define J&Y Law:

• Client Service
• Quality Work Product
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Loyalty

Join Our Team

If you are looking for an opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation, advocate for vulnerable clients, and become part of a firm committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Your work will directly impact the lives of individuals and families seeking justice while providing you with the opportunity to grow your career alongside some of California's most accomplished plaintiff attorneys.

All applications will remain strictly confidential.