Family Law Associate Attorney
About The Position
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP is seeking an ambitious and skilled Family Law Associate Attorney to join their award-winning Family Law team. This role involves handling a broad spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and child support modifications. The attorney will manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court. This position offers a platform for professional growth through collaboration with experienced partners and mentorship on challenging cases.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as an attorney handling family law litigation matters.
- Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; attending mediations; and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters, preferably for high-net worth clients.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently, while also collaborating 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
- Trial experience is preferred.
- Managerial or supervisory experience is a plus.
- 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, and child support modifications.
- Manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft pleadings and motions.
- Represent clients in court.
- Prepare for, take, and defend depositions.
- Brief and argue discovery and dispositive motions.
- Attend mediations.
- Interface with clients and opposing counsel.
- Manage a caseload independently.
- Collaborate with team members.
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
