Associate Attorney
About The Position
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join their award-winning team. This role offers immediate hands-on experience handling a variety of litigation matters including general liability, wrongful death, premises liability, personal injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, and more. The associate will handle every aspect of cases from inception to resolution, including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial. The role involves working with a diverse range of clients and provides a platform for professional growth through collaboration and mentorship from experienced partners. The firm is a reputable, forward-thinking mid-sized law firm recognized for its sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm® by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers®.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment.
- Skilled in conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, propounding and responding to discovery, as well as interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel.
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills along with a client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
- Desire and/or ability to manage a caseload independently, while also working collaboratively with team members.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Current admission to the California State Bar is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and attending mediations, preferred.
- Trial experience is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Handle legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial for various litigation matters.
- Manage all aspects of cases from inception to resolution.
- Work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations.
- Collaborate closely with team members and be mentored by experienced partners.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft pleadings and motions.
- Propound and respond to discovery.
- Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Argue motions.
- Attend mediations.
- Participate in trials.
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
Mid Level
