Litigation Associate Adams & Martin Group - 3.8 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $260,000 - $365,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Legal advocacy Motion processing Writing skills Employment law Employment law case experience Legal discovery Legal motion preparation Doctor of Law (JD) Discovery preparation General & commercial litigation Cross-functional collaboration Bar Court depositions California labor law Full Job Description Litigation Associate (Labor & Employment / Business Litigation) An Am Law 100 firm is seeking a talented Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience in California state and federal courts to join its Orange County office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated labor and employment matters as well as complex business litigation within a collaborative and high-performing legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters, collaborate with highly regarded attorneys, and build your practice within a nationally recognized Am Law 100 platform. Key Responsibilities Represent clients in labor and employment litigation, including: Single-plaintiff employment matters Wage and hour class actions PAGA and representative actions Provide employment-related advice and counsel to clients Draft and respond to written discovery Manage all aspects of electronic discovery Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other court filings Take and defend depositions Support case strategy and collaborate with partners and team members on complex litigation matters Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Active membership in the California Bar 3-5 years of litigation experience in California state and federal courts Experience handling employment litigation matters, including wage and hour and representative actions Strong experience with discovery, e-discovery management, motion practice, and depositions Excellent academic credentials Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Preferred Qualifications Prior trial experience Large law firm experience Judicial clerkship experience Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $260,000 - $365,000 annually . Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. 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.