The Role
Manage personal injury litigation caseloads, draft and file court pleadings, track statutes of limitations and service of process, review evidence and medical records, attend hearings, collaborate across legal departments, and communicate with clients throughout lawsuit filing and settlement. The role requires a California-bar-admitted attorney with a JD; personal injury experience is preferred, while newly admitted attorneys are encouraged to apply.
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Demands/Litigation Associate 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 litigation 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: Associate Attorney
Salary: $100K - $130K
Type of Position: Full Time
Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and capable litigation 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: Associate Attorney
Salary: $100K - $130K
Type of Position: Full Time
Location: Remote
Job Description:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage a significant case load
- Draft and file pleadings, and other miscellaneous notices, documents, etc. with the court
- Track cases with upcoming statutes of limitations
- Track service of process
- Review court documents
- Attend court hearings as needed
- Review 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
- Sort and read through medical records, insurance correspondence, and settlement releases on behalf of clients
- Collaborate with multiple departments including Case Management, Demands, and Liens
- Maintain communication with clients to guide them through the filing of their lawsuit and the settlement process
Requirements:
- Candidate has a JD and is admitted to the California bar
- 1-2 years of experience in Personal Injury preferred
- Very well organized
- Good follow-up
- Strong communication skills
- Spanish speaking, a plus
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Plans
- 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
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Transportation Incentive
- Flexible Hours
- Fully-paid parking
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Leadership Development Programs
- 1x1 Leadership Coaching
- 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.
REQUIRED: Resume, References, Law school transcript
Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the California bar
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong follow-up skills
- Strong communication skills
- 1–2 years of personal injury experience
- Spanish-speaking ability
- Resume, references, and law school transcript
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The Company
What We Do
Jacoby & Meyers is a personal-injury law firm founded to make the legal system more accessible to ordinary people. It represents victims of auto accidents, personal injuries, defective products, and other accidents, seeking justice and compensation on their behalf. The firm emphasizes client access, empathy, integrity, and delivering the full value of its legal services, and reports recovering more than $2 billion for clients.
