Associate Attorney - Wrongful Death Elder Abuse Litigation at Adams & Martin Group in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Associate Attorney - Wrongful Death Elder Abuse Litigation



A respected plaintiff-side law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its fully remote team. Specializing in wrongful death elder abuse cases, this role offers the opportunity to handle complex, precedent-setting cases with a focus on substantive court appearances and litigation work. The ideal candidate is sharp, adaptable, and has a strong command of California civil procedure and/or elder abuse law.



Position Details

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  Practice Area: Plaintiff-side personal injury, specifically wrongful death elder abuse.


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  Location: Fully remote, must be based in California (occasional travel for court appearances may be required).


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  Experience Required: 5+ years of litigation experience.


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  Compensation: $140,000-$180,000 per year.


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  Benefits: Health, dental, vision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of 35 wrongful death elder abuse cases.


• Prepare and make court appearances for substantive litigation work.


• Work closely with a hard-driving partner who has tried precedent-setting cases.


• Gain mentorship from a partner passionate about training sharp, independent attorneys.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of California civil procedure and/or elder abuse law (both preferred).


• Ability to work independently and pick up new concepts quickly.


• Previous experience in mass tort or high-volume pre-litigation environments is not ideal for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Work on complex, high-impact cases with opportunities for substantive court appearances.


• Mentorship from a seasoned litigator with a long-term growth path, including potential elevation to partnership.


• Fully remote work environment with flexibility, supported by a collaborative and dynamic team.

Firm Overview

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  Size: Approximately 10 attorneys.


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  Clients: Individual plaintiffs.


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  Culture: Focused on high-quality, complex litigation rather than high-volume PI or pre-litigation work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Apply Now