Trial Attorney

jacobyandmeyerscareers; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pet Insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Leadership Coaching

Continued education

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Disability Insurance

Travel Assistance

Paid Holidays

FSA

Commuter Transportation Incentive

Parking

Leadership Development Programs

Job summary

Jacoby & Meyers seeks a smart Trial Attorney to join our growing team. This fully remote role requires the ability to attend in-person hearings, depositions, and trial preparation in California, with admission to the California State Bar.

You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, conduct depositions, prepare trial materials, and actively participate in trial while communicating with clients and supervising staff. JD required with CA bar admission a plus.

Qualifications

• JD required; California bar admission preferred.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Highly motivated, organized, and resourceful.
• Civil litigation or personal injury experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 pre-trial documents and trial materials.
• Active participation in trial.
• Strategically litigate cases by obtaining key evidence to work up case file.
• Draft mediation briefs and attend mediation, negotiate settlements.
• Regular client communication.
• Assist in management of litigation assistants and paralegals.
• Attend regular trainings for professional development.

Skills

Strong advocacy skills

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Highly motivated

Well organized

Resourceful

Civil litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

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 Trial Attorney to join our growing team. 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:

Trial Attorney

Salary Range:

$100K- 200K

Type of Position:

Full Time

Location:

Fully Remote (Must be able to attend in person hearings, depositions and trial preparation and be admitted to the California State Bar)

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 pre-trial documents and trial materials
• Active participation in trial
• 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
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Highly motivated to learn and grow
• Very well organized
• Resourceful and persistent
• Civil litigation or personal injury experience is a plus

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (unlimited paid vacation)
• Remote positions
• Flexible Hours
• 401(k) with Company Match
• J&M attorneys receive 1x1 Leadership Coaching
• Continued education, including a Trial Academy facilitated by one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in the field
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Hospital and Accident Insurance
• Commuter Transportation Incentive
• Fully-paid parking
• Leadership Development Programs

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.

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.