Nursing Home Litigation Attorney

🕒 September 10

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $130k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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HireHawk

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

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📋 Description

• 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 pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents • Conduct legal research using platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis • Take and prepare for depositions • Maintain clear, compassionate communication with clients and families throughout the litigation process • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, forensic specialists, medical experts, and other consultants to develop liability and damages evidence • Independently manage deadlines, case priorities, documentation, and litigation workflows within a remote practice • Move matters toward strong outcomes while maintaining professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail • Build long-term expertise and take on increasing responsibility as experience and caseload develop

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • 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

🏖️ 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