Jacoby & Meyers is a leading law firm focused on protecting consumers since 1972, and they are seeking a capable Trial Attorney to join their team. The role involves drafting legal documents, participating in trials, and managing client communications while contributing to a culture of professional growth and development.
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
Skills
- 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
- Resume
- References
- Law school transcript
Benefits
- 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
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 .