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Elder Abuse Paralegal

Javaheri & Yahoudai, A Professional Law Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Elder Abuse Paralegal
J&Y Law | Plaintiff-Side Elder Abuse & Personal Injury

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.

Key Responsibilities
I. Litigation & Case Management

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

II. Client & Medical Coordination

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

III. Case Systems & Litigation 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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Elder Abuse & Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act experience

Trial preparation experience

Experience managing high-volume litigation caseloads

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of calendaring and deadline compliance

Timeliness and quality of discovery responses

Zero missed court or statutory deadlines

Quality of case organization and documentation

Responsiveness to attorneys and clients

Efficiency in managing litigation workflow

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation (based on experience)

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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