Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers LLC.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacoby & Meyers, a leading law firm in California, is looking for a passionate Pre-Litigation Attorney to join their team. With a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to make impactful contributions, the position offers hands-on training and flexible schedules. Candidates should be licensed in California and ready to engage with clients, managing cases in the pre-litigation phase.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Unlimited Time Off (FTO) for Attorneys

Learning and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in California required.
• Comfortable with meeting clients both on-site and off-site.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft court documents and negotiate claims.
• Collect and analyze evidence for building cases.
• Client management during pre-litigation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation skills

Research skills

Education

California State Bar License

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Pre-Litigation Attorney Job Description

Do you want to

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.

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Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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