Family Law - Associate Attorney

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

$135K — $170K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of family law litigation experience, preferably in San Diego
  • Experience in depositions, motions, mediations, and client interfacing
  • Expertise in analyzing and drafting legal briefs for complex family law cases
  • Ability to manage a caseload independently and collaborate with team members
  • Client-focused mindset and passion for successful outcomes
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
  • Active California State Bar admission required

Responsibilities

  • Handle a wide range of family law matters including divorce and child support modifications
  • Manage litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research
  • Draft pleadings and motions for various family law cases
  • Represent clients in court proceedings and legal negotiations
  • Collaborate with experienced partners for mentorship and professional growth

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus plan
  • Generous medical insurance (employer-paid premium up to 95%)
  • Dental insurance with employer-paid premium up to 100%
  • Unlimited Time Off program
  • Wellness incentives including fitness discounts
  • Life and pet insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Diverse workplace promoting career development and work-life balance
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 2+ years of experience handling family law litigation matters, preferably in San Diego
  • 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 $135,000-$170,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience.

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