Associate Attorney — One-on-One Mentorship & Trial Work

Shegerian & Associates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Bar dues covered

MCLEs covered

Referral bonuses

Shareholder opportunities

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, California's premier plaintiff-side employment firm in San Francisco, seeks driven attorneys eager for real courtroom time, mentorship, and rapid advancement in employment litigation.

From day one, you own your cases—arguing motions, taking depositions, and preparing for trial alongside renowned litigators. The firm represents workers facing termination, harassment, and discrimination, with record-setting results.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member with 1–7 years of litigation experience.
• Employment law background preferred, but the focus is on trial readiness and growth.
• Hungry to try cases and advance in the courthouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of cases from inception through 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 to case strategy.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare for trial and gain second chair experience.
• Contribute to California employment case law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law

Courtroom experience

Education

Active California Bar member

Job description

Shegerian & Associates, California's premier plaintiff-side employment firm in San Francisco, seeks driven attorneys eager for real courtroom time, mentorship, and rapid advancement in employment litigation.

From day one, you own your cases—arguing motions, taking depositions, and preparing for trial alongside renowned litigators. The firm represents workers facing termination, harassment, and discrimination, with record-setting results.