Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney

Description

Position at Jacoby & Meyers

Pre-Litigation Attorney Job Description

Do you want to LOVE where you work, make an impact in your community, and receive hands on training alongside some of the best attorneys in the field?

Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and capable attorney to join our growing team. Prior personal injury experience is not required but highly preferred; new bar passers encouraged to apply. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title: Pre-Litigation Attorney

Type of Position: Full Time

Location: Usually, M-F 9-5 pm and flexible; however, attorney must also be flexible. The position will require traveling and driving to locations and may require being available outside of business hours and on some weekends, depending on investigation and as needed to meet and speak with clients

Pay: $100K/year – $160/year

Job Description:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Work within a dynamic and fast paced environment

Pay strong attention to details in drafting court documents

Compile all possible information, evidence and documentation, including medical records and bills, loss of earnings documentation and change in lifestyle information, that will help the legal department build a case

Negotiate claims

Follow up with clients

Appear in front of a judge for hearings

Review and evaluate liability and insurance availability for cases in pre-litigation

Build client relationships and communicate with clients and family members during pre-litigation

Conduct investigations – collect and analyze evidence in order to determine all potential claims and liability, potential defendants, and insurance coverages

Conduct legal research

Investigate facts of loss and research application of case law

Analyze, manage, and review evidence to assess liability and determine case plan

Draft government claim forms and demand letters

Communicate with adjusters; draft correspondence as needed

Requirements:

Licensed attorney in California

Comfortable meeting with clients/potential clients both on-site and off-site

Comfortable with travelling and open to flexible hours as necessary

Comfortable with meeting/discussing cases with experts

Creative and flexible

Work well with others and have strong communication skills

Work well under pressure

Communicate well in writing with attention to detail

What We Offer:

Flexible Schedules

Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs

Unlimited Time Off (FTO) for Attorneys and Exec positions

Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Accident Insurance

Commuter Transportation Incentive

Cell Phone and Internet Stipend

Fully-paid parking

Learning and Development Programs

Remote Positions

About J&M:

Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 50 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.

REQUIRED: Resume, References

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.