Associate Attorney

Shegerian-; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision covered

Medical plan coverage (Silver-level)

Retirement plan (10% contribution)

FSA contribution

PTO and birthday leave

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, California's premier plaintiff-side employment law firm, seeks driven attorneys who want real courtroom time and mentorship to become among the state’s best litigators.

From day one you own your cases, argue motions, take depositions, and prepare for trial alongside top employment litigators in California. We represent workers wrongfully terminated, harassed, and discriminated against.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member
• 1–7 years of litigation experience
• Employment law background preferred

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership from filing to verdict
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings and motion practice
• Communicate with clients and contribute to case strategy
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlements
• Prepare for trial and gain second chair experience
• Contribute to California employment case law

Skills

Litigation

Courtroom experience

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

We don't just practice employment law.

We change it.

California's premier plaintiff-side firm is looking for driven attorneys who want real courtroom time, real mentorship, and a real shot at becoming among the best litigators in the state.

AT A GLANCE

• #1 RankedPlaintiff Employment Firm in California
• Record-SettingVerdicts and Settlements
• Day OneMeaningful Trial Work
• One-on-OnePartner Mentorship

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is the role most associateswaitadecade for.

At most firms, you spend years in the back office before you ever see the inside of a courtroom. AtShegerian& Associates, that calculus is reversed. From day one, you own your cases, arguing motions, taking depositions, and preparing for trial alongside some of the most respected employment litigators in California.

Werepresentworkers who have been wrongfullyterminated, harassed, and discriminated against. The stakes are personal.The advocacyis aggressive. And the results are record-setting.

"CarneyShegeriandoesn't just give you work. He teaches you how to think, how to fight, and how to win. You'll be part of verdicts and landmark rulings you'll be proud of for the rest of your career."

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Full ownership. From filing to verdict.

• Take full autonomy over cases frominceptionthrough trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings and motion practice
• Communicate directly with clients and contribute meaningfully to case strategy
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Prepare for trial and gain second chair experience
• Contribute to emerging California employment case law

MENTORSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

The training youwon'tfind anywhere else.

Carney Shegerian is one of the most decorated trial lawyers in thestateand he is invested in passing thatexpertiseto the next generation. Associates atShegerian& Associates receive structured, intentional development built aroundreal-worldexcellence.

One-on-One Mentorship

Direct, ongoing guidance from Carney and senior partners. Not delegated to a mid-level associate. You learn from the best, directly.

Regular Workshops

Practical training sessions covering deposition technique, trial strategy, courtroom presence, and jury persuasion.

Be Part of History

Work on cases that set Californiaprecedent. Your wins will be cited by courts for years to come.

A Clear Path to Excellence

We promote from within and build careers intentionally. The trajectory from associate to elite trial lawyer is defined, not vague.

WHY SHEGERIAN & ASSOCIATES

High expectations. Genuine support.

Youwon'tfind a more passionate, driven team. The work is meaningful, the standards are high, and the people around you will push you to be better. We are mission driven, team first, and unapologetically plaintiff side. We believe in protecting employees' rights not just as a practice area, but as a calling.

"AtShegerian& Associates, you're surrounded by people who are genuinely invested in your success, colleagues who challenge you, staff who have your back, and leadership that makes time for you."

If you want a career that matters, this is where you build it.

WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT STAFF

Focus on the law. We will handle the rest.

One of the biggest stressors for litigators is administrative friction. Missed deadlines, service delays, calendarchaos. AtShegerian& Associates, you are backed by an exceptional support team thateliminatesthat friction entirely so you can stay focused on what you do best: winning for your clients.

Who We're Looking For

An active California Bar member with 1–7 years of litigation experience — employment law background preferred, but what matters most is thatyou'rehungry to try cases and grow.

You'rethe right fit if you:

• Write and argue with precision and confidence

• Can own a caseload

• Are genuinely drawn to the courtroom, not just the conference room

• Have trial or substantial trial-prep experience (a strong plus, not a dealbreaker)

What We Offer:

• Base salary of $150,000–$170,000 commensurate with experience, plus settlement commissions up to 6.5% per case. Many Shegerian associates out-earn peers at BigLaw and comparable plaintiff firms

• Ownership & AdvancementMerit-based path to advancement with real shareholder opportunities — no arbitrary timelines, no politics

• The Professional Stuff, CoveredBar dues, MCLEs, and referral bonuses are all on the firm. Stay sharp, stay connected, and get rewarded for bringing in colleagues

• Culture You Can FeelFirm-sponsored social and networking events that build real relationships — not just an item on a benefits sheet

• Workplace: Hybrid

Industry-Leading Benefits:

• Firm pays100% of premiums for dental and vision

• Firm pays100% of all Silver-level medical plans

• Firm contributesapproximately 10% toward retirement(3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)

• $500 annual FSA contribution

• Time for Life:Accrual of80 hoursof PTO (additional40 hours on 3rd anniversary), sick pay, plus yourbirthday off as a fully paid day.