Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

$145K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience in relevant fields.
  • Current admission to the California State Bar.
  • Proficient in drafting legal documents and managing discovery processes.
  • Experience in trial or arbitration settings is a bonus.
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills with a client-centered approach.
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Experience in supervising junior legal staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters independently.
  • Collaborate with team members to strategize on cases.
  • Prepare pleadings and legal documents swiftly and accurately.
  • Conduct depositions and defend against them as needed.
  • Engage directly with clients and opposing counsel to negotiate outcomes.
  • Appear in court and advocate for clients effectively.
  • Provide mentorship to junior associates when applicable.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance with substantial employer contribution.
  • Full employer coverage for dental and vision insurance.
  • Wellness incentives that promote healthy living.
  • Life insurance and pet insurance options available.
  • Unlimited Time Off policy to support work-life balance.
  • 12 paid holidays throughout the year.
  • 401(k) retirement plan offerings.
Full Job Description
As an integral member of our litigation team, you will be responsible for handling your own caseload of litigation matters involving commercial, contract/business disputes, general liability, construction, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims for 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
  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably handling matters involving general liability, construction, personal/catastrophic injury, contracts/business, and/or commercial disputes.
  • Current admission to the California State Bar is required.
  • 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. Arbitration and/ trial experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience supervising law clerks and junior associates is a plus!
  • Exceptional communication and advocacy skills along with a client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
  • ***Fully remote and hybrid options available *** Remote candidates must reside in Southern California.

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 $145,000-$200,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience (this does not include performance-based bonus plan).

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