Employment Litigation Associate (3-7 YOE) | Am Law 100 Platform

Adams & Martin Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in San Diego is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to manage and litigate complex workplace disputes for sophisticated employer clients. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear path for long-term professional growth.

The candidate will handle all phases of labor and employment litigation, develop case strategy, draft motions and briefs, conduct depositions, and advise on risk management.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission is required.
• 3–7 years of labor and employment litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor and employment disputes through all phases of litigation.
• Develop case strategy and draft substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and written advocacy.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and other dispute-resolution proceedings.
• Advise employers on workplace disputes, risk management, and litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams to drive successful outcomes.

Skills

Employment litigation

Deposition practice

Case management

Education

Active California Bar admission

Job description

AMG is partnering with a nationally recognized management‑side employment law practice to identify an Employment Litigation Associate for its San Diego office. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected team handling complex workplace disputes for sophisticated employer clients while gaining meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear path for long‑term professional growth. The firm is known for the quality of its practice, collaborative culture, and commitment to developing exceptional litigators.

Highlights

• Join an Am Law 100 platform recognized for its strength in labor and employment litigation
• Work on high‑stakes workplace disputes for sophisticated employer clients across diverse industries
• Take ownership of substantive litigation responsibilities with direct client access and strategic involvement
• Gain extensive exposure to depositions, motion practice, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Learn from accomplished litigators in a collaborative environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Enjoy a clear path for long‑term advancement within a stable and growing national practice

Position Details

• San Diego, CA
• Active California Bar admission required
• Seeking attorneys with 3-7 years of labor and employment litigation experience
• $250,000 - $315,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package

Role Overview

• Manage labor and employment disputes through all phases of litigation
• Develop case strategy and draft substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and written advocacy
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses for testimony
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and other dispute‑resolution proceedings
• Advise employers on workplace disputes, risk management, and litigation strategy
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and litigation teams to drive successful outcomes

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.