Elder Abuse Paralegal
JAVAHERI & YAHOUDAI, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
At J&Y Law, we do more than manage cases. We advocate for vulnerable seniors, hold negligent parties accountable, and pursue justice with purpose. Our Elder Abuse team is growing, and we are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal / Calendar Clerk to support litigation and ensure cases move forward efficiently and accurately. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in organization, understands the importance of deadlines, and wants to be part of a high-performing legal team.
Requirements
- 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (elder abuse or PI strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated experience managing litigation deadlines and calendars
- Strong knowledge of California Rules of Civil Procedure, Discovery deadlines, Litigation workflow
- Experience with Litify, Filevine, or similar case management systems
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable, proactive, and deadline-driven
Nice To Haves
- Elder Abuse & Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act experience
- Trial preparation experience
- Experience managing high-volume litigation caseloads
Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of elder abuse and personal injury litigation matters
- Draft and assist with Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission, Discovery responses and verifications
- Assist with Pleadings, motions, and trial preparation, Deposition preparation and coordination, Trial binders and exhibit preparation
- Track discovery deadlines and litigation timelines
- Support attorneys with case strategy and trial readiness
- Maintain accurate and organized case files
- Proactively flag upcoming deadlines and conflicts
- Coordinate scheduling with attorneys, staff, courts, and vendors
- Maintain accurate calendaring within Litify, Filevine, or similar case management systems
- Communicate with clients and family members professionally and compassionately
- Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records and billing
- Coordinate expert reviews and document requests
- Assist with damages documentation and liability support
- Maintain case files in Litify, Filevine, or equivalent systems
- Ensure accuracy of docket entries and litigation workflows
- Assist with e-filing and service of documents
- Support attorneys with case audits and deadline compliance
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
