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.
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