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Associate Attorney – Litigation (Remote)
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.
Responsibilities Include
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.
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.
Responsibilities Include
- 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
- 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
- Prior experience with depositions, mediations, or motion work is a plus
- 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
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- 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
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.