Investigator Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers•Los Angeles, CA

62d•$100,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Prior personal injury experience is not required but highly preferred; new bar passers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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