Attorney - Pension Plan/Remote

Adams & Martin Group; California; Remote; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote with office access

Exceptional mentorship

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Santa Monica, CA is seeking an Employment Defense Associate to join a high‑caliber team. You will work directly with a respected partner and gain exposure to every phase of sophisticated employment litigation.

From day one you’ll have meaningful responsibility, contribute to case strategy, client counseling, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, while developing mentorship and a clear growth path within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• Passed the Bar Exam on the first attempt.
• Graduate of a top-tier law school (Loyola, Pepperdine, or comparable).
• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions, dispositive motions, motion hearings, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of cases.

Responsibilities

• Support senior attorneys and partners in all stages of employment litigation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, investigations, and case strategy.
• Handle smaller matters independently while collaborating on larger, complex cases.
• Participate in pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Work closely with clients and gain significant hands-on experience.

Skills

Employment litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Case strategy

Education

Top-tier law school (Loyola, Pepperdine, or comparable)

Job description

Location: Santa Monica, CA (Fully Remote)Compensation: $160,000 - $260,000+ DOEBillable Requirement: 1,800 annually (150/month)

Are you an ambitious employment litigator looking for exceptional mentorship, hands‑on litigation experience, and a clear path for professional growth? Our client is seeking an Employment Defense Associate to work directly with a highly respected partner and gain exposure to every phase of sophisticated employment litigation.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, highly regarded team where associates are given meaningful responsibility from day one and are actively involved in case strategy, client counseling, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

What You'll Do

• Support senior attorneys and partners in all stages of employment litigation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage discovery, investigations, and case strategy.
• Handle smaller matters independently while collaborating on larger, complex cases.
• Participate in pre-trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Work closely with clients and gain significant hands‑on experience.

What We're Looking For

• Active California Bar license.
• Passed the Bar Exam on the first attempt.
• Graduate of a top-tier law school (Loyola, Pepperdine, or comparable).
• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Experience with depositions, dispositive motions, motion hearings, and trial preparation.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of cases.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This firm is deeply committed to developing exceptional attorneys. Associates receive extensive mentorship, meaningful courtroom exposure, and direct involvement in litigation strategy. Many alumni of the firm have leveraged their experience into prestigious in‑house counsel positions and leadership roles at larger firms.

The leadership team actively invests in attorney development and supports long‑term career growth, even when it leads to opportunities beyond the firm. The culture is team‑oriented, collaborative, and genuinely supportive.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000 - $260,000+
• Annual performance bonus
• Summer appreciation bonus
• Fully paid medical coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental short‑term and long‑term disability
• $250,000 life insurance policy
• Pension plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Fully remote flexibility with optional office access

Firm Culture

• Tight‑knit, family‑oriented environment
• Collaborative and team‑focused
• Exceptional mentorship and training
• Strong reputation within the legal community
• Attorneys are valued, supported, and given opportunities to thrive

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's Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.