Litigation Associate Attorney - Remote

Job Description

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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
• Aid in managing litigation assistants and paralegals
• Attend regular trainings for professional development

Requirements

• 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

About J&M

Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 50 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Flexible Time Off (unlimited paid vacation)
• Remote positions
• Flexible Hours
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 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
• Commute Transportation Incentive
• Full-paid parking
• Leadership Development Programs

Required

• Resume
• References
• Law school transcript

About the Role

Love where you work, make an impact in your community, and receive hands-on training alongside some of the best attorneys in the field.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance

Schedule

Remote positions

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Pay

$100K- 200K

Qualifications

Candidate has a JD and is admitted to the California bar

Qualifications

Civil litigation or personal injury experience is a plus