Litigation Associate Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in California is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its practice representing public entities, governmental agencies, and their employees in complex civil litigation matters throughout the state.

This position offers sophisticated litigation work, substantial autonomy, direct client contact, and meaningful courtroom experience within a collaborative and respected firm environment, with daily opportunities to draft motions, take depositions, and prepare cases for

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills required.
• Experience handling motions and discovery independently.
• Excellent analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation matters with partner oversight
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
• Handle written discovery and discovery-related motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Attend court appearances in state and federal courts
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with litigation strategy and trial preparation

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Communication

Job description

A well-established California law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its practice representing public entities, governmental agencies, and their employees in complex civil litigation matters throughout California.

This position is ideal for an attorney seeking sophisticated litigation work, substantial autonomy, direct client contact, and meaningful courtroom experience within a collaborative and respected firm environment.

Practice Areas Include:

• Public entity defense
• Constitutional and civil rights litigation
• Employment and personnel matters
• Inverse condemnation and infrastructure litigation
• High-exposure catastrophic injury matters
• State and federal court litigation

This is not a traditional insurance defense practice. Attorneys handle sophisticated, high-stakes matters involving complex legal issues, substantial motion practice, direct client interaction, and significant litigation responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage litigation matters with partner oversight
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
• Handle written discovery and discovery-related motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Attend court appearances in state and federal courts
• Communicate directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with litigation strategy and trial preparation

Qualifications

Required

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Experience handling motions and discovery independently
• Excellent analytical, advocacy, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience representing public entities or governmental agencies
• Civil rights litigation experience
• Trial or arbitration experience

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits offered. Additional details available upon request.

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.