Family Law Senior Associate Attorney
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience as an attorney handling family law litigation matters.
- Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions; briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; attending mediations; and interfacing with clients and opposing counsel.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters, preferably for high-net-worth clients.
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with team members.
- A client-focused mindset and passion for achieving successful outcomes.
- A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Current admission to the California State Bar.
- Handle a broad spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and child support modifications.
- Manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court.
- Collaborate closely with experienced partners while taking on challenging cases.
- Trial experience.
- Managerial or supervisory experience.
About the company
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is a full-service law firm providing transaction and litigation services to businesses and individuals across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. When a client has a legal issue, the firm analyzes it, offers strategies, and handles drafting, negotiations, or court litigation, covering a wide range of practice areas. The firm differentiates itself with a balanced team of aggressive litigators and experienced transactional attorneys and holds AV-rated status, indicating high professional quality and ethics. Its goal is to deliver ethical, thoughtful, and tactful solutions that help clients achieve their business, financial, and personal goals.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Newport Beach, California
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 blog posts show repeated defense wins in school-construction, dental-malpractice, and wrongful-death matters.
- Super Lawyers 2026 and 2027 recognitions support recruiting and client credibility.
- Active speaking slots at CLM, AJA, and West Coast Casualty signal strong market visibility.
What critics are saying
- Defense-heavy revenues depend on winning volatile jury cases, not recurring contracts.
- Construction, personal injury, and family disputes invite fee pressure and insurer pushback within 2026.
- Partner-brand concentration around Bremer and Whyte creates succession risk if rainmakers leave.
What makes Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara unique
- Six-office Western footprint spans California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.
- 2026 Best Law Firms ranked BWB&O Tier 1 in Orange County construction, family, personal injury.
- Keith Bremer, Nicole Whyte, and John Toohey anchor a visible trial-and-speaker bench.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- Remote Work Options
- Wellness Program