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Associate Attorney – Litigation
Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California’s leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $2 billion for our clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven attorney with a passion for advocacy and courtroom practice to handle complex and high-value personal injury cases from filing through trial.
The ideal candidate is confident, client-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment. You will work alongside experienced trial attorneys and litigation support teams while having access to a wide range of resources to help deliver exceptional results for our clients.
This is a full-time, onsite position based out of our Los Angeles office.
Responsibilities include:
• Manage a full caseload of litigated personal injury matters from filing to resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Attend and argue at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Work closely with clients, experts, and medical providers to build strong case strategies
• Oversee and direct paralegals and legal assistants assigned to litigation cases
• Maintain strong communication with clients to keep them informed and supported
• Participate in settlement negotiations and pre-trial preparations
• Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards
Skills & Requirements:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
• 1-3 years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion work
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
We offer an excellent compensation package including:
• Guaranteed Competitive pay plan
• Proficiency/performance bonus
• 401K
• 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
At BD&J, we have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We pride ourselves on bringing the best results to our clients and know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.
BD&J is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
BD&J is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. No questions included in our application process are intended to secure information to be used for unlawful purposes.
Consistent with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
Qualifications
Salary : $120,000 - $200,000
