Trial Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance

Flexible Time Off (unlimited paid vacation)

401(k) with Company Match

Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Job summary

A premier law firm is seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join their team. The role involves drafting legal documents, representing clients in hearings, and actively participating in trials. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the California State Bar. The position offers substantial benefits, including health insurance, flexible time off, and professional development opportunities. This is a remote position with some in-person requirements in California.

Qualifications

• Must possess a JD and be admitted to the California State Bar.
• Experience in civil litigation or personal injury is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings including complaints and motions.
• Argue motion and opposition hearings remotely and in Court.
• Prepare pre-trial documents and trial materials.
• Regular client communication.

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Resourceful and persistent

Highly motivated to learn and grow

Very well organized

Education

Juris Doctor degree

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 Details

• 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)

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, 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 Jacoby & Meyers

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.

Required Application Materials: Resume, References, Law school transcript

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.