Associate Attorney: Trial-Driven Plaintiff Employment

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% dental & vision premiums paid by

100% of Silver-level medical plans

Retirement contribution ~10%

$500 annual FSA

80 hours PTO + birthday off

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, a premier California plaintiff-side employment firm, seeks driven attorneys for immediate courtroom work. From day one you own your cases, argue motions, take depositions, and prepare for trial alongside California’s top litigators.

You will work with workers who’ve been wrongfully terminated, harassed, and discriminated against. The practice is aggressive, with record-setting results, and mentorship from Carney Shegerian and senior partners to shape you into a leading

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member
• 1–7 years of litigation experience (employment law background preferred)
• Strong desire to try cases and grow professionally
• Willingness to own cases from filing through verdict

Responsibilities

• Take full autonomy over 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 evolving California employment case law

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Caseload management

Deposition experience

Written and oral communication

Job description

Shegerian & Associates, a premier California plaintiff-side employment firm, seeks driven attorneys for immediate courtroom work. From day one you own your cases, argue motions, take depositions, and prepare for trial alongside California’s top litigators.

You will work with workers who’ve been wrongfully terminated, harassed, and discriminated against. The practice is aggressive, with record-setting results, and mentorship from Carney Shegerian and senior partners to shape you into a leading