Associate Attorney

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

$120K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm (newly licensed attorneys welcome)
  • Expertise in legal research, drafting pleadings, and responding to discovery
  • Preferred experience in taking depositions and arguing motions
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills, client-focused mindset
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently and collaborate with a team
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Current admission to the California State Bar

Responsibilities

  • Gain hands-on experience in various litigation matters
  • Handle all aspects of cases from inception to resolution
  • Conduct legal research and draft necessary legal documents
  • Manage case discovery and argue motions in court
  • Attend mediations and trials as required
  • Interface with clients and opposing counsels
  • Collaborate and receive mentorship from experienced partners

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses
  • Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance with high employer contributions
  • Wellness incentives including fitness discounts
  • Life and pet insurance options available
  • Unlimited Time Off and 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Focus on creating an inclusive workplace that supports career development and work-life balance
Full Job Description
As an integral member of our litigation team, you will gain immediate hands-on experience handling a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, premises liability, personal injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, and more. From inception to resolution, you will have the opportunity to handle every aspect of your cases including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial. You will have the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. This role offers an excellent platform for professional growth, as you will collaborate closely with team members and have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced partners.

Requirements
  • 1+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment. (***Newly licensed attorneys welcome to apply***)
  • Skilled in conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, propounding and responding to discovery, as well as interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel.
  • Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and attending mediations, preferred. Trial experience is a plus!
  • 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.


Benefits

Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 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)

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance.

The expected base salary range is $120,000-$150,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience.

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