What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney (Government Claims) - Personal Injury position at BD&J?
Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California’s leading personal injury law firm, with over $2 billion recovered for our clients. We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Government Claims Attorney to join our litigation team. This is a full-time, onsite position and an exciting opportunity for an attorney who thrives in high-volume, fast-paced environments and is experienced in handling claims involving public entities.
The ideal candidate will manage cases involving premises liability and motor vehicle accidents where the at-fault party is a government agency or public entity, such as a city, county, or school district. This includes overseeing pre-litigation claims through the California Government Claims Act and pursuing litigation when appropriate.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and file administrative government claims in compliance with the California Government Claims Act
- Handle personal injury cases involving public entities (e.g., city buses, government vehicles, unsafe sidewalks, or premises)
- Manage case progression from claim filing through litigation and resolution
- Draft complaints, pleadings, discovery, and settlement demands
- Evaluate government liability, analyze relevant immunities, and determine legal strategies
- Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations
- Work closely with internal case managers, paralegals, and other legal team members
Skills & Requirements:
- Licensed to practice law in California
- 2 years of experience in personal injury law, with emphasis on government claims involving auto accidents and/or premises liability
- Deep knowledge of the California Government Claims Act and relevant filing deadlines
- Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
- Organized and detail-oriented with ability to manage deadlines and high caseload volume
- Familiarity with government immunities, dangerous condition doctrines, and claim denial procedures
We offer an excellent compensation package including:
- Guaranteed competitive pay plan, unlimited earning potential
- Proficiency/performance bonus
- 401(k)
- 80 hours of vacation in 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.
Salary : $120,000 - $180,000