Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers is a law firm dedicated to making the legal system more accessible since 1972. They are seeking a smart and capable attorney to join their team, focusing on pre-litigation responsibilities such as drafting court documents, negotiating claims, and building client relationships.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- Prior personal injury experience is not required but highly preferred
- New bar passers encouraged to apply
Benefits
- 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
Company Overview
Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.jacobyandmeyers.com .