Description
Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group | Puyallup, Washington
Jacobs & Jacobs Injury Law Group is a well-established and growing personal injury firm with deep roots in the community and one of the largest personal injury client bases in Pierce County. We have built our reputation on strong advocacy, exceptional client service, and a team that genuinely cares about the people we represent.
We are looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join our litigation team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation and wants meaningful responsibility for their cases without having to do it alone. Our attorneys are supported by a team of highly experienced litigation paralegals and legal assistants who understand personal injury litigation, know how to move cases forward, and allow our attorneys to focus their time where their legal expertise matters most.
The Opportunity
As a Litigation Attorney at Jacobs & Jacobs, you will manage a caseload of personal injury matters through litigation, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
You will have significant autonomy over your cases while working alongside experienced attorneys and a seasoned litigation support team. We believe attorneys are most effective when they have excellent people around them, and we have invested in building a litigation team that provides that support.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their cases, exercises sound judgment, communicates well, and understands that excellent representation means both aggressively advocating for the client and taking exceptional care of them throughout the process.
What You'll Do
Manage personal injury cases through litigation and resolution
Evaluate cases for liability, damages, merit, and value
Develop case strategy and independently move cases forward
Take and defend depositions
Draft and argue motions
Conduct and oversee discovery
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, mediation, arbitration, and trial
Prepare complaints, mediation briefs, trial briefs, and other litigation documents
Investigate facts and develop evidence
Identify, retain, and work with experts regarding liability and damages
Negotiate with defense counsel and insurance carriers
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
Maintain strong communication with clients throughout their cases
Collaborate closely with our experienced litigation paralegals, legal assistants, attorneys, and leadership team
What We're Looking For
3–5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
Active license to practice law in Washington State
Jury trial experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of Washington tort law, insurance law, damages, civil procedure, and court rules
Experience taking and defending depositions
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to independently manage litigation strategy, deadlines, and case priorities
Excellent client communication skills
A collaborative approach and desire to be part of a strong, high-performing team
Why Jacobs & Jacobs?
Experienced litigation support. You will work with seasoned litigation paralegals who understand personal injury cases and provide meaningful, hands-on support throughout the litigation process.
An established caseload. We are a busy, growing personal injury practice with a substantial and established client base.
Autonomy with support. We want experienced attorneys to take ownership of their cases while knowing they have an excellent team behind them.
A firm with deep roots. Jacobs & Jacobs has a long-standing presence in the community and an established reputation representing injured people and their families.
A team environment. We value accountability, hard work, collaboration, excellent client service, and treating people well. We want our attorneys and staff to enjoy the people they work with and be proud of what we accomplish together.
Room to grow. We are continuing to grow our firm and litigation practice and are looking for attorneys who want to grow with us.
Compensation & Benefits
Jacobs & Jacobs offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based compensation opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Highly experienced litigation paralegal and legal assistant support
Established caseload and firm resources
If you are an experienced personal injury litigator looking for a firm where you can do meaningful work, have real ownership of your cases, and be surrounded by an experienced team that will support you, we would like to meet you.
Please submit your resume and cover letter and tell us a little about your personal injury litigation and trial experience and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
License/Certification
Washington State Bar License (Required)
Work Location: In person
