The Role
Investigates personal injury and catastrophic injury cases by evaluating liability, insurance coverage, evidence, potential defendants, and applicable law. Builds client relationships, coordinates experts and outside investigators, conducts legal research, drafts government claims and demand letters, and communicates with insurance adjusters. The role requires California bar licensure, strong writing and communication skills, travel to meet clients, and flexible availability outside regular business hours.
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Investigative 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: Investigative Attorney
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: Investigative Attorney
Type of Position: Full Time
Location: California, 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.
- Review and evaluate liability and insurance availability for the firm’s big injury and catastrophic injury cases
- 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
- Hire appropriate experts to assist with case; collect and provide information necessary for experts to conduct their case analysis and determine liability
- Hire outside investigators to take recorded statements and/or do specialized investigation
- 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.
REQUIRED: Resume, References
Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Licensed attorney in California
- Comfortable meeting clients and potential clients on-site and off-site
- Willingness to travel and drive to locations
- Availability for flexible hours, including some weekends, as needed
- Comfortable meeting and discussing cases with experts
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others
- Ability to work creatively and flexibly
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong written communication skills with attention to detail
- Personal injury experience
- Resume and references
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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.
