Family Law - Associate Attorney

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

$145K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years of family law litigation experience or civil litigation experience with interest in family law
  • Experience with depositions, motions, mediations, and client relations
  • Skilled in drafting briefs for complex family law issues
  • Ability to manage cases independently and work in a team
  • Client-focused with a passion for successful outcomes
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active California State Bar admission

Responsibilities

  • Handle a wide range of family law matters including divorce and child support modifications
  • Manage litigation processes from initiation to resolution
  • Conduct legal research and draft necessary pleadings and motions
  • Represent clients in court and during depositions
  • Collaborate with partners for mentorship on cases
  • Interface with clients and opposing counsel

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
  • Employer-paid medical insurance with HRA funding
  • 100% employer-paid dental insurance
  • Vision coverage included
  • Wellness incentives like fitness discounts
  • Life and pet insurance options
  • Unlimited Time Off policy
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan available
Full Job Description
As an integral member of our Family Law team, you will handle a broad spectrum of matters, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support modifications, and more. You will manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court. This role offers an excellent platform for professional growth, as you will collaborate closely with experienced partners who will provide mentorship as you take on challenging cases.

Requirements
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience handling family law litigation matters, or 3+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters with a desire to transition into family law
  • Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; attending mediations; and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel preferred; trial experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently while also collaborating with team members
  • Client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • Active admission to the California State Bar 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 $145,000-$170,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience.

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