Elder Abuse Litigation Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nicaragua.

📋 Description

• Draft responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission for attorney evaluation.

• Systematize written discovery, medical records, facility records, supporting documentation, and document indexes.

• Monitor discovery deadlines, pending responses, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation milestones across various active cases.

• Prepare subpoenas, deposition notices, proofs of service, and associated litigation documents.

• Assist with cases related to elder abuse, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and complex personal injury.

• Create and maintain medical chronologies and well-organized case files.

• Facilitate the collection of medical records, expert evaluations, depositions, and communications with clients, opposing counsel, healthcare providers, process servers, and expert witnesses.

• Aid in California service of process, including personal service, substituted service, summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and proofs of service.

• Support California electronic court filings and ensure accurate electronic litigation files, correspondence, exhibits, and supporting documents are maintained.

• Assist in preparing cases for mediation and trial, including organizing exhibits, witness information, medical evidence, and other materials requested by attorneys.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in California civil litigation.

• Practical experience in assisting with written discovery responses, such as interrogatories, Requests for Production, and Requests for Admission, for attorney review.

• Solid understanding of California litigation procedures, including court calendaring, electronic filing, subpoenas, depositions, and service of process.

• Capability to differentiate between expert witness testimony and lay witness testimony, supporting related litigation preparation.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with the precision required for legal documents, professional correspondence, and time-sensitive tasks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management or document management systems.

• Ability to provide a redacted legal writing sample authored by you, preferably a discovery response, pleading, or another litigation-related document; confidential and identifying client information must be omitted.

• Experience on the plaintiff side involving elder abuse, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, or complex personal injury litigation is a plus.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, healthcare and facility records, medical experts, and common clinical issues in elder abuse or malpractice cases is desirable.

• Familiarity with California Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act litigation is a plus.

• Legal education or formal legal studies is advantageous.

• Experience with Litify or a comparable legal case management platform is beneficial.

• Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Flexible work arrangements.