Pre-lit Legal Assistant (Personal Injury)

BD&J; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Performance bonus

80 hours vacation (first year)

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

BD&J in Los Angeles, CA 90025 is seeking a Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in early case prep and manage documents and client communications.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of legal assistant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and case management software. Bilingual Spanish is a plus in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a legal assistant role.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of legal documents, personal injury processes, and pre-litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to gather necessary documents and information to begin building a case
• Open new claims with insurance companies and work closely with insurance representatives and clients to settle the property damage portion of cases
• Consistently follow up with clients to ensure they are undergoing the recommended medical care
• Assist Case Managers with tasks related to managing open cases, including document preparation and case updates
• Monitor case deadlines and manage calendars to ensure timely actions are taken throughout the pre-litigation process

Skills

1+ year exp

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: LOS ANGELES, CA 90025, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant

Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California’s leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $3 billion for our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in personal injury law and assist with managing pre-litigation cases.

The ideal candidate will assist attorneys and legal teams in the early stages of case preparation, handling documentation, client communication, and providing administrative support. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to gather necessary documents and information to begin building a case
• Open new claims with insurance companies and work closely with insurance representatives and clients to settle the property damage portion of cases
• Consistently follow up with clients to ensure they are undergoing the recommended medical care
• Assist Case Managers with tasks related to managing open cases, including document preparation and case updates
• Monitor case deadlines and manage calendars to ensure timely actions are taken throughout the pre-litigation process

Skills & Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in a legal assistant role, preferably in personal injury law
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of legal documents, personal injury processes, and pre-litigation procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

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
• 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.