Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation
About The Position
Are you an ambitious and skilled Litigation Attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join our award-winning team in our Newport Beach headquarters. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' rankings. As an integral member of our litigation team, you will gain immediate hands-on experience handling a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, premises liability, personal injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, and more. From inception to resolution, you will have the opportunity to handle every aspect of your cases including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. This role offers an excellent platform for professional growth, as you will collaborate closely with team members and have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced partners.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment
- Skilled in conducting legal research
- Skilled in drafting pleadings and motions
- Skilled in propounding and responding to discovery
- Skilled in interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills
- Client-focused mindset
- Passion for achieving successful outcomes
- Desire and/or ability to manage a caseload independently
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Current admission to the California State Bar
Nice To Haves
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience arguing motions
- Experience attending mediations
- Trial experience
Responsibilities
- Handle every aspect of cases from inception to resolution
- Develop legal strategy
- Conduct legal research
- Draft pleadings and motions
- Manage discovery
- Argue motions in court
- Attend mediations
- Attend trial
- Work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations
- Collaborate closely with team members
- Be mentored by experienced partners
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Performance-based bonus plan
- Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer-paid premium up to 95%
- Employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
- Dental insurance – employer-paid premium up to 100%
- Vision coverage
- Wellness incentives, including fitness discounts and rewards program
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Unlimited Time Off program
- 12 paid holidays
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
