Paralegal – Personal Injury

BD&J Injury Lawyers

Paralegal supporting litigation team at BD&J, California’s leading personal injury law firm. Handling complex personal injury cases from filing to trial preparation.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $30 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and managing legal documents, coordinating case calendars, and conducting legal research within California civil litigation. Proficient in maintaining case files and communicating effectively with clients and court personnel.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceCalifornia Civil Litigation ProceduresLegal Document DraftingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBilingual (Spanish)

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsManaging Court FilingsLegal ResearchCase Strategy AssistanceSummarizing Medical Records

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsMultitaskingTime ManagementAttention to DetailIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Legal Case Management Software

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury LitigationCourt RulesDiscoveryDepositionsTrial Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 binders
Communicate 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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