Research and Brief Writing Attorney

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About Us:
Join our team at York Law Firm and be an advocate for elder abuse and wrongful death victims and their families to ensure justice and accountability for our elders and their families. Our mission is to uncover elder neglect and fraud and to hold bad long term care operators and companies accountable for the exploitation of our seniors. Your commitment to providing empathetic and high-quality case work-up will contribute to ensuring justice, accountability, and closure for elderly victims swiftly and efficiently within the legal system.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Legal Research and Brief Writing Attorney with a minimum of one year of experience to join our team. The Research Attorney will be responsible for conducting comprehensive legal and factual research to support the litigation of plaintiff-side cases. This includes case law analysis, preparing legal memoranda, drafting pleadings and motions, assisting with discovery, and providing legal strategies that support the firm’s objectives in both state and federal court. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of legal principles related to elder abuse, personal injury, class action and employment law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal procedures relevant to the firm’s cases.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, legal briefs, appellate work, summaries, and other research-related documents for use by our legal team.
• Assist in developing litigation strategies and identifying key legal and factual issues in complex cases.
• Provide legal analysis for motions, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Review and analyze fact issues via deposition transcripts, expert reports, and other case-related materials.
• Stay up to date with current legal trends, rulings, and changes to laws.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the litigation process.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least one year of experience as a research attorney or in a legal research role, preferably in plaintiffs’ litigation or personal injury.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal issues and present them clearly and concisely.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet court and statutory deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER).
• Familiarity with court rules, procedures, and litigation practice.

Work Culture:

We are looking for a responsible, hardworking individual who takes the initiative, stays proactive, and demonstrates efficiency and organization in all tasks. The ideal candidate will take ownership of their work product, be service-oriented, and prioritize the needs of our clients above all. Strong collaboration skills are essential, as we value working together to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve.

We seek someone who values a healthy work-life balance while maintaining a growth mindset. You should be committed to continuous learning, eager to embrace new skills, and proactively pursue opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are looking for a candidate who is ready to lean into challenges and support the team

Benefits:

• Bonuses based upon individual and team contribution
• 401(k) 
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance 
• Paid time off (vacation, sick)

Company info

York Law Firm