Family Law - Associate Attorney

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

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 are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm headquartered in San Diego, 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 2+ years of experience handling family law litigation matters, preferably in San Diego.
• 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.
• 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; briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; attending mediations; and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.

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.
• Trial experience.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level