Employment Litigation Attorney | San Diego | 3-7+ (DOE)

Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a highly regarded California law firm with a longstanding presence in labor and employment, public sector, and litigation matters. The firm has established itself as a leader in several key practice areas across California. With offices throughout the state and a broad mix of public and private sector clients, the firm continues to attract attorneys seeking meaningful litigation experience and increased responsibility.

The firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate Attorney with 3-7+ years of experience representing employers in workplace disputes. This role suits attorneys who want more than a supporting role. Associates take on meaningful responsibility and work closely with clients and senior attorneys on active matters.

The practice handles a steady flow of employment matters across a range of industries. Attorneys gain exposure to litigation strategy, client counseling, and dispute resolution while taking increasing ownership of their matters.

POSITION SNAPSHOT

• Location: La Jolla, CA (on-site)
• Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000 base salary, depending on experience + monthly bonus eligibility + comprehensive benefits + profit sharing plan
• Billable Requirement: 1,850 hours annually

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage single-plaintiff employment litigation matters from intake through resolution, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related employment claims in California state and federal courts and before the CRD, EEOC, and Labor Commissioner.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, motions to compel arbitration, discovery requests and responses, mediation briefs, and other litigation filings while advising employer clients on strategy and case developments.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, coordinate witnesses and experts, and independently handle litigation deadlines and case progression.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, court hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation, including developing case strategy and resolution recommendations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active admission to practice law in the State of California.
• Significant employment litigation experience representing employers.
• Strong experience handling employment-related administrative charges and court litigation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and cases effectively.
• Strong client service and relationship-building skills.

APPLY TODAY

If you are interested in a role providing substantive employment litigation experience, direct employer client interaction, and responsibility for managing matters through resolution, apply today.

Adams & Martin Group handles all inquiries, submissions, and discussions with strict confidentiality.

Adams & Martin Group will contact qualified candidates directly to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.