Mid-Level Litigation Attorney
About The Position
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join their award-winning team. This is a mid-sized law firm recognized for its sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm® by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers®. As an integral member of the litigation team, the attorney will handle a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, tort claims, and more. The role involves managing cases from inception to resolution, including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial. The attorney will work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. This role offers an excellent platform for professional growth through collaboration with team members and mentorship from experienced partners. Fully remote and hybrid options are available, with remote candidates required to reside in Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Riverside Counties).
Requirements
- Current admission to the California State Bar.
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
- At least one year of experience defending tort claims.
- Experienced in preparing pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, drafting motions and legal briefs, taking and defending depositions, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and appearing in court.
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills.
- Client-focused mindset.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in arguing motions.
- Experience attending mediations and arbitrations.
- Trial experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, tort claims, and more.
- Manage 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.
- Prepare pleadings.
- Propound and respond to discovery.
- Draft motions and legal briefs.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
- Appear in court.
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
