Senior Legal Secretary — Personal Injury Litigation

BD&J PC; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

80 hours vacation first year

Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Supplemental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Proficiency/performance bonus

Job summary

BD&J PC in Los Angeles, a leading personal injury law firm, seeks a Senior Legal Secretary to support our litigation and legal teams with high-quality clerical and administrative assistance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong administrative background who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment.

Responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, filing, and organizing documents; scheduling depositions, court dates, and meetings; assisting with trial preparation; and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal secretary (personal injury experience required).
• Knowledge of California court rules and litigation procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal courts (including e-filing).
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, court dates, and meetings for attorneys.
• Answer and route phone calls and correspondence in a professional manner.
• Assist with trial preparation, document assembly, and exhibit organization.
• Ensure deadlines are tracked and met according to court requirements.
• Perform general administrative duties such as scanning, copying, and managing mail.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Personal injury knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Experience-based qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

BD&J PC in Los Angeles, a leading personal injury law firm, seeks a Senior Legal Secretary to support our litigation and legal teams with high-quality clerical and administrative assistance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong administrative background who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented legal environment.

Responsibilities include drafting, proofreading, filing, and organizing documents; scheduling depositions, court dates, and meetings; assisting with trial preparation; and