Associate Attorney (Personal Injury Law)

BD&J•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$120,000 - $180,000•Onsite

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 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.

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

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
Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners on high-exposure and complex matters
Maintain case files and documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards