Associate Attorney Litigation

Adams-; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance may be available

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Adams- is a boutique California law firm in Carlsbad seeking an Associate Attorney to handle environmental, land use, municipal, real estate, construction, and business matters. This is a litigation-focused role with direct client exposure and strong mentorship.

You will work with partners on sophisticated matters, with hybrid scheduling and relocation assistance if needed. Requirements include 2+ years of litigation experience, excellent writing and research skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with a team.
• Environmental or land use experience is a plus, but not required.
• Direct access to partners and clients.
• Strong mentorship and training.
• Diverse and intellectually challenging practice.
• Stable and collaborative team environment.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Advise public and private clients on environmental and land use matters.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Review CEQA and NEPA compliance documents.
• Participate in litigation matters from discovery through resolution.
• Attend hearings, meetings, and administrative proceedings.
• Work closely with experienced partners on sophisticated matters.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Organization

Team Collaboration

Job description

Associate Attorney Litigation (JN -092026-430601) Carlsbad, California

Salary: USD140000 - USD200000 per year

Associate Attorney | Environmental, Land Use & Litigation

Location: Carlsbad, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Flexibility Available
Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 DOE + Bonus Potential

Are you a litigation attorney looking for a sophisticated practice, meaningful work, and a better quality of life?

A highly respected boutique California law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful environmental, land use, municipal, real estate, construction, and business matters for both public agencies and private-sector clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who enjoy complex legal work, strong mentorship, and direct client exposure without the demands often associated with larger firms.

If you're a strong litigator seeking a long-term opportunity with a respected boutique practice handling some of California's most interesting environmental and land use matters, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

• Advise public and private clients on environmental and land use matters
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Review CEQA and NEPA compliance documents
• Participate in litigation matters from discovery through resolution
• Attend hearings, meetings, and administrative proceedings
• Work closely with experienced partners on sophisticated matters

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with a team
• Environmental or land use experience is a plus, but not required
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Strong mentorship and training
• Diverse and intellectually challenging practice
• Stable and collaborative team environment
• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Relocation assistance may be available