Public Entity Litigation Attorney
About The Position
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join their award-winning Public Entity litigation team in their Newport Beach headquarters. This role offers immediate hands-on experience defending public entities in litigation matters involving dangerous conditions, premises liability, sexual abuse, personal injury/catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and more. The attorney will handle every aspect of their cases from inception to resolution, including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial. This role provides an excellent platform for professional growth through collaboration and mentorship from experienced partners.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment
- Skilled in conducting legal research
- Skilled in drafting pleadings and motions
- Skilled in propounding and responding to discovery
- Skilled in interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills
- Client-focused mindset
- Passion for achieving successful outcomes
- Desire and/or ability to manage a caseload independently
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Current admission to the California State Bar
Nice To Haves
- Experience defending public entities
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Experience arguing motions
- Experience attending mediations
- Trial experience
Responsibilities
- Defending public entities in litigation matters
- Handling legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions
- Managing discovery
- Arguing motions in court
- Attending mediations
- Handling trials
- Collaborating with team members
- Being mentored by experienced partners
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
