Litigator

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 personal injury law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and capable litigation attorney to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee makes an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other and serve our clients. It’s a culture where will be challenged, respected and have the freedom to experiment and grow.

Job Title: Associate Attorney
Salary: Competitive pay and bonus opportunities based on contributions and achievement
Type of Position: FULL TIME

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

  • Draft pleadings (complaints, motions, oppositions)
  • Draft and review discovery, meet and confer letters, and discovery motions
  • Argue motion and opposition hearings remotely and in Court
  • Take and defend percipient and expert depositions
  • Prepare all pre-trial documents and trial materials
  • Active participation in trial with senior and/or managing trial attorney
  • Strategically litigate cases by obtaining key evidence to work up case file
  • Draft mediation briefs and attend mediation, active participation in negotiating settlements
  • Regular client communication
  • Assist in management of litigation assistants and paralegals
  • Attend regular trainings for professional development

Requirements:

  • Candidate has a JD and is admitted to the California bar
  • At least 2 years of civil litigation experience
  • 1 year of experience in personal injury law preferred (not required)
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Highly motivated to learn and grow
  • Very well organized
  • Resourceful and persistent

What We Offer:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
  • Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
  • Accident Insurance
  • Commuter Transportation Incentive
  • Flexible Hours
  • Fully-paid parking
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Leadership Coaching
  • 1×1 and Group Trial Skills Coaching from Seasoned Trial Attorneys
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Opportunities for growth
  • 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 45 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, Law school transcript

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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