Public Entity Litigation Attorney

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP • Newport Beach, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join their award-winning team in their Newport Beach headquarters. This role is within the Public Entity litigation team, where the attorney will gain 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 all aspects of 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 offers professional growth through collaboration with team members and mentorship from experienced partners.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment
• Skilled in conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, propounding and responding to discovery, as well as interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills along with a client-focused mindset and a 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
• Current admission to the California State Bar is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience defending public entities is a plus but not required
• Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and attending mediations, preferred
• Trial experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Handle 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
• Go to trial

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree