Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney

Description\n \n Position at Jacoby & Meyers\n \n \n \n\nPre-Litigation Attorney Job Description\n 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.\n\n \nJob Title: Pre-Litigation Attorney\n \nType of Position: Full Time\n \nLocation: 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\n \nPay: $100K/year – $160/year\n \nJob Description:Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.\n\nWork within a dynamic and fast paced environment\nPay strong attention to details in drafting court documents\nCompile 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\nNegotiate claims\nFollow up with clients\nAppear in front of a judge for hearings\nReview and evaluate liability and insurance availability for cases in pre-litigation\nBuild client relationships and communicate with clients and family members during pre-litigation\nConduct investigations – collect and analyze evidence in order to determine all potential claims and liability, potential defendants, and insurance coverages\nConduct legal research\nInvestigate facts of loss and research application of case law\nAnalyze, manage, and review evidence to assess liability and determine case plan\nDraft government claim forms and demand letters\nCommunicate with adjusters; draft correspondence as needed\n\n \n Requirements:\n\nLicensed attorney in California\nComfortable meeting with clients/potential clients both on-site and off-site\nComfortable with travelling and open to flexible hours as necessary\nComfortable with meeting/discussing cases with experts\nCreative and flexible\nWork well with others and have strong communication skills\nWork well under pressure\nCommunicate well in writing with attention to detail\n\n What We Offer:\n \n\nFlexible Schedules\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance\n401(k) with Company Match\nCompany-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance\nShort-term and Long-term Disability\nEmployee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs\nUnlimited Time Off (FTO) for Attorneys and Exec positions\nHealth FSA and Dependent Care FSA\nAccident Insurance\nCommuter Transportation Incentive\nCell Phone and Internet Stipend\nFully-paid parking\nLearning and Development Programs\nRemote Positions\n\n About J&M:\n 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.\n \nREQUIRED: Resume, References\n \nJacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.