Pre-lit Legal Assistant (Personal Injury) at BD&J Injury Lawyers in LOS ANGELES, CA 90025

Job description

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• 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

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

Skills

Preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Benefits

• • Guaranteed competitive pay plan
• • Proficiency/performance bonus
• • 80 hours of vacation the first year of employment
• • Paid Holidays
• • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• • Supplemental insurance
• • Opportunity for advancement
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