Mid-Level Litigation Attorney

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Unlimited PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP in California seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead a loaded caseload across commercial disputes, general liability, construction, and related matters. You will manage cases from intake through trial, including discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations, with independence and strategic judgment.

The ideal candidate has 3-5+ years of focused litigation experience, a J.D., and California Bar admission; remote and hybrid options are available, with the

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience as a litigation attorney handling general liability, construction, personal/catastrophic injury, contracts/business, and/or commercial disputes in a law firm environment.
• Experience managing litigation cases independently from start to finish, including strategy development, discovery, depositions, expert coordination, law and motion, client and opposing counsel interface, trial prep, and mediations (trial experience is a plus).
• Current admission to the State Bar of California is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle own caseload of litigation matters across commercial, contract/business disputes, general liability, construction, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy; manage discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations; coordinate with experts and trial teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Independent case management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Are you an ambitious and skilled Mid-Level Litigation Attorney seeking an exciting new opportunity to make a significant impact in the legal field? Look no further! Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is seeking a talented Senior Litigation Attorney to join our award-winning team. We are a reputable and forward-thinking mid-sized law firm, recognized for our sixth consecutive year as a Best Law Firm? by U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers?. As an integral senior member of our litigation team, you will be responsible for handling your own case load of litigation matters involving commercial, contract/business disputes, general liability, construction, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death claims for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. This is an excellent opportunity join a collaborative team with the supportive backbone of a larger firm.

Requirements

• 3 - 5+ years of experience as a litigation attorney handling general liability, construction, personal/catastrophic injury, contracts/business, and/or commercial disputes in a law firm environment.
• Experienced in managing litigation cases independently from start to finish, including developing and implementing strategy, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, coordinating with experts, law and motion practice, interfacing with clients and opposing counsel, trial preparation, and mediations (trial experience 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.
• Current admission to the State Bar of California is required.
• Fully remote and hybrid options available. Fully remote candidates must reside within 100 miles of our Walnut Creek, CA office

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)

About Us

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance. 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 at https://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. For more information about how we use your personal information, please visit https://bremerwhyte.com/privacy-policy. The expected base salary range is $140,000-$160,000, however actual compensation will be determined based on experience (this does not include performance-based bonus plan).