Paralegal (Personal Injury)

BD&J Injury Lawyers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Proficiency/performance bonus

401K

80 hours of vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

BD&J Injury Lawyers in Los Angeles is seeking a dependable Litigation Paralegal to join their litigation team. This full-time onsite role involves supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, managing case calendars, drafting legal documents, and assisting with trial preparations for high-value personal injury cases. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and strong knowledge of California litigation procedures. The position offers a range of benefits including bonuses, 401K, medical insurance, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in personal injury litigation.
• Proficient in drafting and managing legal documents for court filings.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents including motions and subpoenas.
• Coordinate case calendars and manage deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and strategy.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

California civil litigation procedures

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Drafting legal documents

Bilingual (Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

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 dependable and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our high-performing litigation team. This is a full-time, onsite position and a great opportunity for a litigation-focused paralegal to work alongside top trial attorneys on high-value and complex personal injury cases.

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys throughout the litigation process, from case filing through trial preparation. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and experienced in managing litigation calendars, drafting legal documents, and coordinating with experts, courts, and clients.

Responsibilities Include

• Draft and file legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery, and subpoenas
• Coordinate and manage case calendars including deadlines, hearings, and trial dates
• Assist with preparation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and discovery responses
• Maintain and organize case files and trial bindersCommunicate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and court personnel
• Assist attorneys with case strategy and trial preparation
• Ensure timely service of documents and follow up on filing confirmations
• Perform legal research and support case development as needed

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience (personal injury litigation highly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Proficiency in drafting and managing legal documents and court filings
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Benefits

• 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

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.