Plaintiff Employment Trial Attorney – Associate

Shegerian & Associates; Irvine (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 is a premier plaintiff-side employment law firm in California seeking driven attorneys who want real courtroom time, mentorship, and a path to becoming leading litigators in the state.

From day one, associates own their cases, argue motions, take depositions, and prepare for trial alongside respected employment litigators. We recruit lawyers eager to try cases and grow with the firm.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member with 1–7 years of litigation experience.
• Employment law background preferred.
• Willing to own a caseload and courtroom-focused work.

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.
• Directly communicate with clients and contribute to case strategy.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlements.
• Prepare for trial and gain second chair experience.
• Contribute to California employment case law.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law background

Case management

Job description

Shegerian & Associates is a premier plaintiff-side employment law firm in California seeking driven attorneys who want real courtroom time, mentorship, and a path to becoming leading litigators in the state.

From day one, associates own their cases, argue motions, take depositions, and prepare for trial alongside respected employment litigators. We recruit lawyers eager to try cases and grow with the firm.