Family Law Associate Attorney

Overview

Are you an ambitious and skilled Family Law Associate Attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP is a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California, recognized for its sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers.

Our award-winning Family Law team is proud to be recognized annually as one of the Best Firms for Family Law by U.S. News & World Report, including several partners and associates honored as Best Lawyers in America.

• Manage a broad spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child support modifications, and more.
• Handle all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court.
• Collaborate with experienced partners and receive mentorship to handle challenging cases.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions, mediations, and client and opposing counsel communications as needed.
• Maintain a caseload independently while collaborating with team members.
• Demonstrate a client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
• Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and current admission to the California State Bar.

• Minimum 1+ years of experience handling family law litigation. Newly licensed attorneys with clerking experience in family law are welcome.
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing complex family law issues.
• Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; attending mediations; and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel. Trial experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and collaborate with team members.
• Current active California State Bar admission.

• Competitive compensation plus a performance-based bonus plan.
• Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) with employer-paid premiums and employer-funded HRA for PPO plans.
• Dental insurance with employer-paid premiums.
• Vision coverage.
• Wellness incentives, including fitness discounts and a rewards program.
• Life insurance and pet insurance.
• Unlimited Time Off program and 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k).

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara (BWB&O) is committed to excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication to clients. With 200 attorneys across nine offices in four states, we have built a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services across various practice areas.

BWB&O is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All applications will be treated with confidentiality.

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The expected base salary range is $120,000-$145,000; actual compensation will be determined based on experience.