Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney
Larry H. Parker•Long Beach, CA
•$100,000 - $160,000•Remote
About The Position
Jacoby & Meyers is seeking a smart and capable attorney to join their growing team. Prior personal injury experience is not required but highly preferred; new bar passers are encouraged to apply. The firm emphasizes a culture where employees can make an impact, experiment, and push their talents. This role involves working within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, handling various aspects of pre-litigation cases, including client communication, investigation, legal research, and negotiation.
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 highly preferred
- New bar passers encouraged to apply
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
- 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
- Appear in front of judge for hearings
- Identify government claims and other avenues for recovery
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
