Trial Attorney

Jacoby & Meyers

$100K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the California State Bar
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Highly motivated to learn and grow
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Resourceful and persistent
  • Experience in civil litigation or personal injury is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings such as complaints and motions
  • Draft and review discovery-related documents
  • Argue motions and opposition hearings in court
  • Take and defend depositions of witnesses and experts
  • Prepare documents and materials for trials
  • Participate actively in trials
  • Strategically litigate cases to gather key evidence
  • Draft mediation briefs and engage in negotiations
  • Maintain regular communication with clients
  • Assist in managing litigation assistants and paralegals
  • Attend professional development trainings

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
  • Unlimited paid vacation
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Flexible hours
  • 401(k) with company match
  • One-on-one Leadership Coaching for attorneys
  • Continued education through a Trial Academy
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
  • 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
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title: Trial Attorney
Salary Range: $100K- 200K
Type of Position: Full Time

Location: Fully Remote (Must be able to attend in person hearings, depositions and trial preparation and be admitted to the California State Bar)

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
  • Assist in management of 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

What We Offer:

  • 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


REQUIRED: Resume, References, Law school transcript

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