Remote Appearance Attorney (Personal Injury) - Contractual

Appearance Attorney (Personal Injury)

Salary Range $ - $ Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel Percentage None

Appearance Attorney – Minor's Compromise

Based in Los Angeles, BD&J is California's leading personal injury law firm, having recovered over $3 billion for our clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Appearance Attorney to join our Minor's Compromise Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain meaningful courtroom experience while focusing exclusively on Minor's Compromise hearings.

The ideal candidate is confident in the courtroom, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will work alongside an experienced supervising attorney and a dedicated team of paralegals who will prepare petitions, coordinate with clients, and ensure each matter is ready for hearing. This role allows you to focus on advocacy in court without managing a traditional litigation caseload.

This is a full-time, onsite position based out of our Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities include:

• Represent the firm at Minor's Compromise hearings
• Review petitions and supporting documentation prepared by the Minor's Compromise team prior to court appearances
• Work closely with the supervising attorney to ensure hearings are properly prepared
• Communicate hearing outcomes and any court directives to the litigation team
• Ensure all hearings are handled professionally while providing exceptional client representation
• Maintain case documentation in compliance with legal and firm standards
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure cases move efficiently through the approval process
• Stay current on California laws, court rules, and procedures related to Minor's Compromise matters

Skills & Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience required
• Personal injury experience preferred but not required
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

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.