Associate Attorney (Plaintiff Employment) — Trial Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision covered

Medical plans covered

Retirement plan

$500 FSA

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, a premier California plaintiff-side employment firm, seeks driven attorneys eager for real courtroom experience, expert mentorship, and a path to becoming top litigators in the state. From day one, associates own their cases, arguing motions, taking depositions, and prepping for trial alongside renowned employment litigators.

We represent workers who were wrongfully terminated, harassed, and discriminated against.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member with 1–7 years of litigation experience.
• Employment law background preferred.
• Strong desire to try cases and grow in a plaintiff-side firm.

Responsibilities

• Take full autonomy over cases from inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs.
• Take and defend depositions and appear in court for hearings.
• Communicate 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

California Bar

Litigation experience

Employment law

Trial experience

Case management

Job description

Shegerian & Associates, a premier California plaintiff-side employment firm, seeks driven attorneys eager for real courtroom experience, expert mentorship, and a path to becoming top litigators in the state. From day one, associates own their cases, arguing motions, taking depositions, and prepping for trial alongside renowned employment litigators.

We represent workers who were wrongfully terminated, harassed, and discriminated against.