Sr Trial Attorney

Adams & Martin Group; Vista (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) with partial match

Onboarding support (equipment, setup,)

Stable long-term clients

Trial-focused mentorship

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group, a well-established defense firm, seeks a Senior Trial Attorney for hybrid work in the San Diego/Vista area. The candidate will handle high-stakes civil defense matters, manage cases from intake to verdict, and contribute to a mentorship-focused environment.

The role requires 8+ years of civil defense litigation experience, strong trial skills, and excellent writing. Experience with public entity defense, employment, or general liability is a plus, with a hybrid schedule

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Trial experience.
• Strong case evaluation, courtroom, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently from intake through verdict.
• Experience with public entity defense, employment, or general liability is a plus.

Skills

Trial experience

Case evaluation

Legal writing

Independent case management

Public entity defense

Job description

Senior Trial Attorney - San Diego / Vista, CA (Hybrid) In partnership with a highly respected California civil litigation boutiqueWe are seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join a well-established, trial-driven defense firm with multiple offices across Southern California. This team handles high-stakes cases, offers strong mentorship, and provides a clear path for continued professional growth.

8+ years of civil defense litigation experience

Trial experience

Strong case evaluation, courtroom, and writing skills

Ability to manage cases independently from intake through verdict

Experience with public entity defense, employment, or general liability is a plus

Schedule: Hybrid with choice of San Diego, Vista, Riverside, CA

Practice Areas: Civil litigation, education law, employment defense, construction defect, insurance defense, and general liability.

200-300K

Billable Requirement: 160 hours/month ( Firm pays for all reasonable billed time; clients do not cut bills. )

• Full benefits
• 401(k) with partial match
• Strong onboarding support (equipment, setup, resources)
• Consistent workflow with long-term, stable clients
• Trial-focused mentorship and collaboration

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.