Associate Attorney — Employment Litigation, Elite Trial Practice

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

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.

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.

Skills

Legal research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Trial experience

Independently managing cases

Education

Active member of California State Bar

1–6 years of litigation experience

Job description

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.