Overview
The organization is seeking a Nursing Home Litigation Attorney to lead and manage plaintiff-side nursing home abuse and neglect matters across the litigation lifecycle. This role involves representing vulnerable populations and advocating for clients and their families in high-stakes elder abuse litigation.
Direct nursing home or elder abuse litigation experience is highly valuable, and strong civil litigators with the writing, deposition, case management, and analytical skills to succeed in this specialized practice area are also encouraged to apply.
This is a fully remote position.
Responsibilities
- Lead nursing home abuse and neglect cases through investigation, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
- Build persuasive case strategies by analyzing medical records, evidence, expert reports, facility documentation, and applicable regulations
- Draft and review high-quality pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents
- Conduct thorough legal research using platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis to strengthen legal arguments and case strategy
- Take and prepare for depositions while identifying the testimony and evidence needed to advance each client’s case
- Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients and families, providing legal guidance and meaningful case updates throughout the litigation process
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, forensic specialists, medical experts, and other consultants to develop strong liability and damages evidence
- Independently manage deadlines, case priorities, documentation, and litigation workflows within a modern remote practice
- Help move matters toward strong outcomes while maintaining professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail required in elder abuse litigation
- Build long-term expertise and take on increasing responsibility as experience and caseload develop
Requirements
Must-Have
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar license in good standing
- Plaintiff-side litigation experience, with the ability to independently manage civil litigation matters
- Strong legal writing, research, deposition, and case strategy skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple litigation matters, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Clear and professional client communication skills, including the ability to work sensitively with individuals and families affected by abuse or neglect
- Ability to work remotely using legal technology and maintain working availability Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific Time
Nice to Have
- Direct nursing home abuse, elder abuse, neglect, or long-term care litigation experience
- Familiarity with California skilled nursing facility regulations, including Title 22
- Knowledge of federal nursing home requirements under OBRA and related regulations
- Experience working with medical records, healthcare experts, forensic specialists, or complex damages evidence
- Experience using Filevine, Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar litigation technology
Compensation & Benefits
- 100% employer-paid private HMO/PPO medical insurance, with the ability to add a spouse or dependent at no additional cost to the employee
- Dental, vision, and life insurance programs
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 9 additional paid holidays
- Firm-sponsored team outings and events
- Significant opportunity for professional growth, advancement, and increased litigation responsibility
- Long-term career potential with a firm that values attorneys who want to grow and build their practice with the team
Location
Fully remote. Must live anywhere in the United States and be actively licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California. Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific Time.