[Hiring] Associate Attorney @BD&J

Role Description

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 motivated and experienced Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department, with a focus on elder abuse cases. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney passionate about advocating for vulnerable individuals and holding negligent parties accountable.

• Manage a caseload of litigated elder abuse, neglect, and related personal injury matters from filing through resolution or trial.
• Investigate and evaluate potential claims involving nursing home neglect, assisted living facility negligence, inadequate care, and other forms of elder abuse.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, facility personnel, and expert witnesses.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Review medical records, facility records, care plans, incident reports, and other evidence to identify liability and support case strategy.
• Work with medical professionals, expert witnesses, clients, and their families to build strong cases.
• Maintain compassionate and consistent communication with elderly clients and their family members throughout the litigation process.
• Evaluate damages, develop litigation strategies, participate in settlement negotiations, and prepare cases for trial.
• Oversee and collaborate with paralegals and legal assistants assigned to litigation cases.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure compliance with applicable legal and firm standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of litigation experience in personal injury, elder abuse, medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, or civil litigation preferred.
• Experience handling depositions, discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
• Familiarity with medical records, negligence claims, and complex liability issues is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload, prioritize deadlines, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-centered approach, particularly when working with elderly individuals and their families.
• Compassion, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to advocating for vulnerable populations.

Benefits

• Guaranteed competitive pay plan.
• Proficiency/performance bonus.
• 401(k).
• 80 hours of vacation during the first year of employment.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.