PLGL Paralegal

Overview

The organization is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with two (2) to five (5) years of law firm experience defending skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) in elder abuse and professional negligence litigation. This is a specialized role focused on elder abuse/professional negligence defense; discovery-heavy, hands-on experience in these matters is required.

You will support the PLGL Legal team by working with and supporting Litigation Managers with case management, primarily in discovery. Primary venue is California. This role is remote or in-office in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to discovery requests, including communicating with personnel and collecting and producing responsive documentation.
• Identify, collect, and produce facility records specific to elder abuse and professional negligence claims, including:
  • Care plans
  • MDS/RAI documentation
  • Incident and witness statements
  • Staffing and time records
  • Policies and procedures
• Review discovery requests and determine documents to be produced.
• Collect documents and review for relevance and privilege.
• Complete first review of discovery responses.
• Generate regularly scheduled client reports, status updates, and ad hoc reporting as required by project parameters or upon request.
• Assist in drafting responses to discovery.
• Own and oversee discovery activity, including scheduling, maintaining status updates, document collection and organization, prompt communication with external counsel, and partnering with the Litigation Manager on issues and deadlines as appropriate.
• Liaise with outside defense counsel and the facility under the guidance of the Litigation Manager.
• Attend meetings with external counsel and facility staff as necessary to complete objectives.
• Complete other paralegal and administrative projects as outlined by your supervisor.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in litigation defense with a required focus on elder abuse and professional negligence litigation against skilled nursing facilities and RCFEs (this is a required qualification, not a preference).
• Discovery-heavy litigation experience is essential.
• Working knowledge of California's Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (Welf. & Inst. Code § 15600 et seq.) and Code Civ. Proc. § 1430(b) required.
• Familiarity with PCC and common documents requested in elder abuse lawsuits essential.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical malpractice defense experience.
• Paralegal certificate desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $90,000–$105,000 annually (based on experience and location).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Location

• Preferred: in-office in Salt Lake City, Utah
• Qualified candidates outside of that footprint will also be considered
• Primary venue is California
• Role is remote or in-office in Salt Lake City, Utah