Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

• $80K — $95K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of civil litigation experience, especially in general liability and personal injury cases.
  • Current admission to the Nevada State Bar is mandatory.
  • Proficient in drafting pleadings, motions, and legal briefs, as well as managing discovery.
  • Experience in taking and defending depositions is essential; trial experience is a plus.
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills with a client-focused approach.
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a variety of litigation matters from inception to resolution.
  • Develop legal strategies and conduct thorough research.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and legal briefs.
  • Manage discovery processes and client communications.
  • Argue motions in court and attend mediations.
  • Collaborate with team members and mentor junior associates.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus plan paid quarterly.
  • Generous employer-paid medical insurance premium up to 95%.
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance premium.
  • Vision coverage included.
  • Wellness incentives with fitness discounts and rewards.
  • Life and pet insurance options available.
  • Unlimited Time Off program for work-life balance.
  • 12 paid holidays each year.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
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
  • 2+ 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 Nevada 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.

Benefits

Our firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Performance-based bonus plan (paid quarterly)
  • 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.

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