Associate Attorney - Litigation

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

• 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)

• 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.