Elder Abuse Paralegal & Calendar Clerk

J&Y Law – Los Angeles, CA
Full-Time | Onsite 

J&Y Law is one of California’s leading plaintiff personal injury and elder abuse firms, representing vulnerable seniors and their families with compassion, excellence, and unmatched legal advocacy. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Junior Paralegal & Calendar Clerk to support our Elder Abuse Litigation Team.

This is a confidential recruitment. All applications will be handled discreetly.

About the Role

The Elder Abuse Paralegal & Calendar Clerk will play a vital role in supporting our attorneys with litigation tasks, calendaring deadlines, preparing case materials, and assisting in the day-to-day management of elder abuse and neglect cases. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in elder abuse litigation and grow within a structured, high-performing legal team.

Key Responsibilities

Paralegal Support

• Assist attorneys with drafting legal documents including pleadings, discovery, notices, and correspondence

• Prepare shell discovery responses and organize evidence, medical records, and facility documents

• Build and maintain case files ensuring accuracy, organization, and confidentiality

• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court staff

• Support attorneys in trial preparation, hearing coordination, and deposition prep

• Summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and key case documents

Calendar Clerk Duties

• Maintain and manage all litigation deadlines for elder abuse cases

• Calendar hearings, filings, depositions, mediations, IMEs, and statutory deadlines

• Ensure accurate reminder notifications to attorneys and litigation staff

• File documents with courts (physical and e-filing) and track confirmations

• Assist with compliance tracking and internal workflow timelines

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation experience preferred (elder abuse, medical malpractice, or personal injury highly desirable)

• Strong working knowledge of California civil procedure and litigation timelines

• Prior experience with calendaring systems is a plus (e.g., Litify, Outlook, LawToolBox)

• Excellent writing, organization, and follow-through skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage tight deadlines

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy

• Compassionate communication style and ability to work with sensitive subject matter

• Spanish-speaking is a plus but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Growth opportunities within our expanding Elder Abuse Department

• Supportive team environment with attorney mentorship

• Comprehensive training and onboarding

• Medical, dental, vision, and other firm benefits

• A workplace rooted in teamwork, respect, quality work product, and continuous improvement