Family Law - Associate Attorney
About The Position
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Family Law Associate Attorney to join our award-winning Family Law team. We welcome candidates with family law experience as well as civil litigation attorneys looking to transition into family law practice. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California, recognized for our sixth consecutive year in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' rankings. Our Family Law team is proud to be recognized annually as one of the Best Firms for Family Law, with several partners and associates honored as Best Lawyers in America. As an integral member of our Family Law team, you will handle a broad spectrum of matters, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support modifications, and more. You will manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court. This role offers an excellent platform for professional growth, as you will collaborate closely with experienced partners who will provide mentorship as you take on challenging cases.
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of experience handling family law litigation matters, or 3+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters with a desire to transition into family law.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active admission to the California State Bar required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions.
- Experience briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions.
- Experience attending mediations.
- Experience interfacing with clients and opposing counsel.
- Trial experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while also collaborating with team members.
- Client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Handle a broad spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support modifications, and more.
- Manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft pleadings and motions.
- Represent clients in court.
- Collaborate closely with experienced partners.
- Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
- Brief and argue discovery and dispositive motions.
- Attend mediations.
- Interface with clients and opposing counsel.
- Analyze, research, and draft briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters.
- Manage a caseload independently.
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
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
