Elder Abuse Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

All inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

J&Y Law is a rapidly growing Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Elder Abuse law firm based in Los Angeles, California. We are currently seeking an experienced Elder Abuse Attorney Associate with a strong background in nursing home and healthcare facility litigation to join our dynamic and mission-driven team.

Our firm is dedicated to advocating for vulnerable elderly clients and holding nursing homes, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, and healthcare providers accountable for abuse, neglect, and wrongful death. We are looking for an attorney who is passionate about litigation, client advocacy, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of families throughout California.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling plaintiff-side elder abuse litigation matters involving:

• Nursing homes
• Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs)
• Assisted living facilities
• Hospitals and rehabilitation centers
• Wrongful death and medical neglect claims

Candidates should have strong litigation experience and be comfortable independently managing complex cases from inception through trial.

Preferred Experience Includes:

• Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA)
• Pressure injuries/bed sores
• Falls and supervision negligence
• Dehydration, malnutrition, and sepsis cases
• Medication error and overmedication claims
• Wrongful death litigation
• Medical record review and analysis
• Depositions of nurses, administrators, PMKs, and medical providers
• Trial preparation and courtroom appearances
• Motions practice, including motions to compel and motions in limine
• Mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations

Responsibilities

• Manage elder abuse litigation cases from pre-litigation through trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal briefs
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials throughout California
• Work closely with medical experts and litigation support teams
• Review and analyze complex medical records and facility documentation
• Develop case strategy and maximize recovery for clients
• Lead and collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and support staff

Requirements

• Active admission to the California State Bar
• 5+ years of plaintiff-side elder abuse or nursing home litigation experience preferred
• Strong litigation, deposition, and courtroom experience
• Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Passion for advocating for injured and vulnerable clients
• Leadership mentality and ability to mentor/support team members

Why Join J&Y Law?

At J&Y Law, we invest heavily in our attorneys and support their long-term professional growth. We provide the tools, marketing support, legal infrastructure, and collaborative environment needed to help our attorneys build successful and meaningful careers.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid parking
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Advanced technology and litigation resources
• High-value and meaningful case work
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Marketing and professional branding support

Our attorneys have been featured in publications such as Forbes, Yahoo, Newsweek, and The Daily Journal, and we actively support thought leadership, speaking engagements, and professional development opportunities.

If you are an experienced elder abuse litigator looking to join a fast-growing plaintiff firm that is deeply committed to client advocacy and trial excellence, we encourage you to apply.

All inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a positive and collaborative work environment.

• This role also includes a per-case bonus structure in addition to base compensation
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Matching
• PTO: 6 Personal Time-Off; 6 Sick days.
• Paid holidays
• Free parking

Note:

• Both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys will be considered for this position.
• All applications are confidential.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about fighting on behalf of individuals against large firms and companies, and if helping those who cannot help themselves is important to you, we invite you to join our team.

We value our employees and believe in fostering a culture of growth, development and success. You will have opportunities to expand your skills and advance within the firm. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your confidential application.