Demands Legal Assistant (Personal Injury)

Demands Legal Assistant

Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California’s leading personal injury law firm, with over $3 billion recovered for our clients, and we are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Demands Legal Assistant to join our growing team. This position plays a vital role in supporting our demand writers and negotiators by ensuring that all documentation, records, and case materials are organized and ready for drafting and settlement processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in a legal environment, especially within the personal injury space. This is a full-time, onsite position at our Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist demand writers and settlement negotiators with gathering and organizing medical records, bills, and supporting documentation
• Upload, label, and maintain records in the case management system accurately and efficiently
• Create and maintain internal logs, checklists, and status reports for pending demands
• Ensure all case files are complete and up to date prior to demand drafting
• Communicate with case managers, medical records teams, and vendors to track missing information
• Assist with communicating settlement offers and related information to clients in coordination with attorneys and settlement negotiators
• Follow up with clients regarding settlement offers, questions, and requested information
• Document client communications and settlement-related updates accurately in the case management system
• Assist with coordinating settlement communications between clients, attorneys, and the settlement team
• Help ensure clients receive timely updates throughout the demand and settlement process

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of legal assistant or administrative experience, preferably in a personal injury law firm
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to multitask and follow instructions from multiple team members
• Familiarity with medical records and basic legal terminology a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

We offer an excellent compensation package including:

• 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.