Associate Attorney - Litigation
Job Overview
About the Firm
Brown White & Osborn LLP is a boutique litigation and criminal defense firm known for combining strategic advocacy with deep legal knowledge. We represent clients in high-stakes civil and criminal matters, internal investigations, regulatory risk, and complex litigation. (Per our website, we offer “strategic counsel from an aggressive team of former federal prosecutors.”) Brown White & Osborn LLP
As part of our team, you’ll work hands-on with senior partners, handle meaningful litigation responsibility, and contribute to the growth and success of the practice.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented Litigation Attorney (Associate level) with 3+ years of experience in civil litigation to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all phases of litigation — from complaint drafting through trial preparation — and thrive working in a demanding, collegial environment.
You will work on a diverse docket of complex matters, often under tight deadlines, and will be expected to deliver excellence in legal analysis, strategic thinking, and client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and file pleadings, complaints, answers, motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and other dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Conduct discovery: prepare interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission; respond to opposing party’s discovery
- Supervise and manage e-discovery and document review, including privilege logging
- Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and party witnesses
- Conduct in-depth legal research, analyze case law, statutes, regulations, and develop winning legal arguments
- Draft high-quality briefs, memoranda, declarations, and other litigation documents
- Assist with case strategy and legal development in consultation with senior attorneys
- Manage case files, deadlines, and workflows; ensure compliance with court rules and local procedures
- Maintain regular, clear, and professional communication with clients, updating them on developments and advising on risk / strategy
- Collaborate internally with partners, associates, and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes
- Occasionally assist in settlement negotiations and litigation budgeting
Requirements
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience (preferably in California)
- Demonstrated expertise drafting complaints, motions, and briefs
- Substantial experience in discovery (propounding and responding)
- Proven deposition experience (taking and defending)
- Excellent legal research and writing skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage a heavy workload, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
- Exceptional client-service orientation and communication skills (both written and oral)
- Strong work ethic, integrity, self-motivation, professionalism
- Bar membership in good standing (California preferred)
Benefits
- Compensation- DOE
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- $45 per month cell phone allowance and may contribute to a non-matching 401k.
- Bonuses are given at the beginning of the calendar year depending on hours billed, teamwork, professionalism, timeliness, etc.