Senior Litigation Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

HMO coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney (6-10+ years) to take ownership of cases, gain meaningful courtroom exposure, and join a stable firm with a strong culture. The role covers employment, shareholder, contract, real estate, healthcare, and other business disputes.

The position offers a base salary of $175K–$250K with bonus opportunities, profit sharing, 100% employer-paid HMO, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 6-10+ years of litigation experience.
• Meaningful trial experience required.
• Ability to independently manage cases from A-Z.
• Strong writing, advocacy, and client management skills.
• Comfortable taking significant ownership of files.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through resolution.
• Handle depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trials.
• Serve in a first-chair capacity when appropriate.
• Work on employment, shareholder, contract, real estate, healthcare, and other business disputes.
• Collaborate directly with an experienced trial attorney and litigation leader.

Skills

Litigation

Case management

Trial experience

Motions & depositions

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Senior Litigation Attorney | Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Trial Attorneys - We Want to Talk to You.

A respected Southern California law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney (6-10+ years) to join its growing litigation practice in Irvine, CA.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who enjoys taking ownership of cases, wants meaningful courtroom exposure, and is looking for a long-term home with a stable firm known for its strong culture and low turnover.

• Manage cases from inception through resolution
• Handle depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trials
• Serve in a first-chair capacity when appropriate
• Work on employment, shareholder, contract, real estate, healthcare, and other business disputes
• Collaborate directly with an experienced trial attorney and litigation leader

• 6-10+ years of litigation experience
• Real trial experience required
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong writing, advocacy, and client-facing skills
• Former DA, Public Defender, AG, or experienced civil litigator backgrounds welcome

Compensation & Benefits:

• $175K-$250K base salary+ bonus
• Bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing
• 100% employer-paid HMO coverage
• 401(k)

Culture Matters Here.

The firm offers sophisticated litigation work without the stuffiness often found at larger firms. Attorneys enjoy strong support staff, approachable leadership, hybrid flexibility after onboarding, business development incentives, and a genuinely social, team-oriented environment.

Desired Skills and Experience

Practice Areas

• Employment litigation
• Shareholder and business disputes
• Contract litigation
• Real estate litigation
• Healthcare-related matters
• Other complex commercial litigation

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 6-10+ years of litigation experience.
• Meaningful trial experience required.
• Ability to independently manage cases from A-Z.
• Strong writing, advocacy, and client management skills.
• Comfortable taking significant ownership of files.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in building client relationships.

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.