Senior Labor & Employment Attorney - Management-Side

Adams & Martin Group; California; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group seeks a Senior Labor & Employment Associate in California with 6+ years of experience to join its growing management-side employment practice. This role offers significant responsibility, independent litigation management, and strategic client counseling in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in labor and employment litigation, be adept at developing litigation strategy, and mentor junior attorneys while

Qualifications

• 6+ years of labor and employment litigation experience, preferably representing employers.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, and arguing motions.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, wrongful termination, leave and accommodation, and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and oversee all aspects of the discovery process.
• Prepare substantive pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in witness preparation, and appear before state and federal courts.
• Advise employer clients on day-to-day employment issues, compliance matters, and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on litigation strategy and client development initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and legal staff as appropriate.
• Maintain strong client relationships and effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Stay current on developments in California and federal employment law.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation Strategy

Client Counseling

Depositions & Trial

Research & Writing

Clear Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Adams & Martin Group seeks a Senior Labor & Employment Associate in California with 6+ years of experience to join its growing management-side employment practice. This role offers significant responsibility, independent litigation management, and strategic client counseling in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in labor and employment litigation, be adept at developing litigation strategy, and mentor junior attorneys while