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

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