Associate Attorney

Shegerian & Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + performance commissions

100% employer-paid dental and vision

Firm-paid bar dues and MCLEs

80 hours PTO

FSA contribution

PTO + sick time + paid birthday off

Bar dues and MCLEs

Attorney referral bonuses

Networking events

Job summary

A leading employment law firm in California seeks driven associates ready for real responsibility and courtroom experience. Candidates will manage their own docket, draft legal documents, take depositions, and work closely with clients. The firm offers competitive salaries along with performance commissions, excellent benefits like employer-paid health plans, and a merit-based path to advancement. Ideal candidates are active California Bar members with 1–6 years of litigation experience and strong advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 1–6 years of litigation experience with a preference for employment law.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.
• Ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in trial work and professional growth.
• Trial or substantial trial-preparation experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of employment law cases from intake through trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court for hearings and motion practice.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to case strategy.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Assist in trial preparation and serve as second chair when applicable.

Skills

Legal research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Trial experience

Independently managing cases

Client communication

Education

Active member of California State Bar

1–6 years of litigation experience

Job description

Shegerian & Associates is California’s premier plaintiff-side employment law firm, nationally recognized for record-setting verdicts and aggressive trial advocacy. Led by renowned trial lawyer Carney Shegerian, the firm is built for attorneys who want real responsibility, serious courtroom time, and a clear path to becoming elite trial lawyers.

This is not a back-office role. Associates are entrusted with meaningful work immediately—taking depositions, arguing motions, managing their own dockets, and preparing cases for trial alongside some of the most respected trial attorneys in the state.

The Opportunity

This role is designed for driven litigators who want to accelerate their development. You will gain hands‑on experience from day one, with direct mentorship and exposure that many firms delay for years.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of employment law cases from intake through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings and motion practice
• Work directly with clients and contribute to case strategy
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Assist in trial preparation and serve as second chair when applicable

Culture

• Team‑driven environment
• High expectations paired with hands‑on mentorship
• Mission‑focused practice dedicated to protecting employees’ rights

Requirements

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar
• 1–6 years of litigation experience (employment law preferred)
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated interest in trial work and professional growth
• Trial or substantial trial‑preparation experience is a strong plus

Benefits

• Base Salary + Performance Commissions: Up to 5.5%
• Many associates out‑earn peers at comparable firms
• Clear, merit‑based path to advancement, including shareholder opportunities
• 100% employer‑paid dental and vision
• 100% employer‑paid Silver‑level medical plans
• Approximately 10% retirement contribution (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• 80 hours PTO + sick time + paid birthday off
• Firm‑paid bar dues and MCLEs
• Attorney referral bonuses
• Firm‑sponsored social and networking events