Medical Malpractice Associate

Adams & Martin Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group is seeking a Litigation Associate in California with 2+ years of civil litigation experience. Healthcare or medical malpractice exposure is a plus, though not required.

The firm emphasizes collaboration with institutional clients and offers meaningful responsibility and a clear path for advancement. The role involves handling all phases of litigation, developing case strategy, and working closely with partners and clients in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• Medical malpractice, healthcare, or professional liability defense experience is a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and assist with defense planning.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on complex litigation matters.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school and CA Bar

Job description

A well-established California litigation firm with a long-standing reputation and deeply rooted client relationships is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join its growing team. Medical malpractice or healthcare-related litigation experience is preferred but not required.

This role offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated institutional clients in the healthcare and professional services sectors while gaining significant hands‑on litigation experience. The firm maintains a collaborative, team-oriented environment with a flat organizational structure that provides attorneys with meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and a clear path for advancement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and assist with defense planning.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Medical malpractice, healthcare, or professional liability defense experience is a plus.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why Join This Firm?

• Represent established institutional clients in the healthcare and professional liability space.
• Stable firm with more than a century of history and a strong reputation in its practice areas.
• Flat management structure with direct access to firm leadership.
• Proven track record of attorney advancement, including recent promotions to partnership and equity partnership.
• Collegial culture that emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and professional development.
• Regular attorney social events and firm-sponsored networking opportunities.
• Significant autonomy and trust in managing cases and client relationships.
• Competitive compensation and a highly attractive origination credit program with long‑term earning potential.
  

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.