Associate Attorney

About the role

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join our award-winning team in our San Diego office.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, premises liability, personal injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, and more.
• Gain immediate hands-on experience handling every aspect of your cases including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial.
• Work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations.
• 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.
• 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

• 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
• 401(k)

About Us

We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® 'Best Law Firms' rankings. At Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWB&O), we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our clients. With 200 attorneys across nine offices in four states, and a strong foothold in the legal community, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance. BWB&O is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.