Employment Defense Associate Attorney

3 days ago


San Diego, United States Adams & Martin Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Associate Attorney - Wage & Hour Class Actions
Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Adams & Martin is excited to partner with a firm that is redefining the legal industry by fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment that values expertise without the constraints of a rigid hierarchy. This growing firm specializes in employment defense- Wage and Hour class action litigation, providing unmatched career development through mentorship, partnership tracks, and meaningful client engagements.

Opportunity for Career Growth: Firm is scaling rapidly, offering robust professional development, clear partnership tracks, and limitless career potential.

Key Responsibilities:

*Assisting in the management of wage & hour class action and PAGA cases
*Collaborating with senior attorney to develop case strategies
*Assisting with deposition preparation, hearings, motions, mediations, etc.
*Preparing and responding to written discovery (including E-discovery) and class/PAGA mediation discovery requests
*Analyzing class/PAGA wage & hour data
*Law & Motion
*Trial preparation and attendance

Experience Desired:

  • 3-8 years of substantive employment law experience, with a focus on wage & hour class action and/or PAGA cases.
  • Bar Admission: CA Barred & in good standing

Compensation & Perks

  • Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000, depending on experience.
  • 1,800 annual target billable hours.
  • Origination bonuses for new business.
  • Benefits: Employer covers 96% of costs (66% for dependents), with three comprehensive health plans offered.

Paid Time Off:

  • 15 days of PTO for new hires
  • 40 hours of sick leave
  • 2 floating holidays


If you're passionate about employment law and eager to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment, we encourage you to apply today.

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, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.



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