Associate Attorney - Public Entity Defense

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Unlimited time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP in Newport Beach, CA seeks a Litigation Associate to defend public entities. You will handle cases across dangerous conditions, premises liability, personal injury, and more, from strategy to trial. Hybrid/remote options available; Southern California residency preferred for remote work.

J.D. required and CA Bar admission is essential. The role offers a supportive, award‑winning environment with mentorship from experienced partners and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in general liability, construction, or commercial disputes.
• Current admission to the California State Bar is required.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and taking depositions; court appearances.
• Supervising law clerks/junior associates is a plus.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills with client focus.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception to resolution in public entity defense.
• Develop legal strategy, conduct research, draft pleadings and motions.
• Manage discovery, argue motions in court, and attend mediations/trials.
• Collaborate with partners and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Civil litigation

California Bar admission

Legal writing & depositions

Supervising juniors

Juris Doctor

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar Admission

Job description

Description

Are you an ambitious and skilled Public Entity Litigation Attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field defending public entities? Look no further! Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Litigation Associate to join our award-winning team in our Newport Beach headquarters. 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.

As an integral member of our Public Entity litigation team, you will gain immediate hands-on experience defending public entities in litigation matters involving dangerous conditions, premises liability, sexual abuse, personal injury/catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, 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. 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

• 3+ 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 California 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.
• ***Fully remote and hybrid options available *** Remote candidates must reside in Southern California.

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.

About Us: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. Learn more athttps://bremerwhyte.com/

Equal Opportunity Statement:BWB&O is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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The expected base salary range is $145,000-$200,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience (this does not include performance-based bonus plan).