Associate Attorney (Personal Injury) - REMOTE
About The Position
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 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 gain valuable mentorship and hands-on experience working on high-value catastrophic injury cases. Unlike traditional associate roles, this position does not carry its own caseload. Instead, the Associate Attorney will provide direct support to senior trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure matters gaining unique exposure to advanced litigation strategy, trial preparation, and courtroom advocacy. This is a fully remote position with opportunities to collaborate closely with some of the most experienced litigators in the field.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
- 4+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred
- Strong legal writing and research skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating with senior attorneys and litigation teams
- Client-centered approach with strong interpersonal communication
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with depositions, mediations, or motion work is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support senior attorneys in managing catastrophic injury litigation cases
- Assist with legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
- Participate in case strategy sessions, trial preparation, and client communications under senior attorney guidance
- Attend and assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, and arbitrations (virtually and in-person as needed)
- Coordinate with experts, medical providers, and clients to support case development
- Ensure all case documentation complies with legal and firm standards
Benefits
- 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
- Full mentorship and exposure to catastrophic injury cases
- Opportunity for long-term career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
