Senior Associate Attorney

Shegerian & Associates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: 160k–200k USD

Ownership & Advancement

Bar dues covered

MCLEs covered

Referral bonuses

Culture: social events

Workplace: Hybrid

Dental & Vision: 100% premiums paid

Medical: 100% of Silver-level plans

Retirement: ~10% contributed

FSA: $500 annual

PTO & Birthday off

Job summary

Shegerian & Associates, Inc. is California's premier plaintiff side employment law firm, led by acclaimed trial attorney Carney Shegerian.

We're seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join our team, someone ready to own a caseload from intake through trial, lead strategy, and help shape the next generation of litigators at the firm. You will manage your own docket from intake through trial, draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, and regularly appear in court, mediations, and

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership.
• 3+ years of plaintiff-side employment litigation experience.
• Deposition experience required; trial experience strongly preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently, lead strategy, and mentor junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own docket from intake through trial with full ownership of your cases.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions (required).
• Appear regularly in court, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Lead case strategy and mentor junior attorneys, passing on what it takes to win.

Skills

California Bar

Plaintiff-side litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Job description

We're Hiring: Senior Employment Attorney

You're Not Just Managing a Docket. You're Leading the Fight.

Shegerian & Associates, Inc. is California's premier plaintiff side employment law firm, led by acclaimed trial attorney Carney Shegerian. We're seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join our team, someone ready to own a caseload from intake through trial, lead strategy, and help shape the next generation of litigators at the firm.

What You'll Do

• Manage your own docket from intake through trial with full ownership of your cases
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Take and defend depositions (required)
• Appear regularly in court, mediations, and arbitrations
• Lead case strategy and mentor junior attorneys, passing on what it takes to win

WHY SHEGERIAN & ASSOCIATES

High expectations. Genuine support.

You won't find a more passionate, driven team. The work is meaningful, the standards are high, and the people around you will push you to be better. If you want a role where your experience translates into real ownership, real influence over strategy, and a hand in developing the attorneys who come after you, this is it.

We're Hiring: Senior Employment Attorney

You're Not Just Managing a Docket. You're Leading the Fight.

Shegerian & Associates, Inc. is California's premier plaintiff side employment law firm, led by acclaimed trial attorney Carney Shegerian. We're seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to join our team, someone ready to own a caseload from intake through trial, lead strategy, and help shape the next generation of litigators at the firm.

What You'll Do

• Manage your own docket from intake through trial with full ownership of your cases
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Take and defend depositions (required)
• Appear regularly in court, mediations, and arbitrations
• Lead case strategy and mentor junior attorneys, passing on what it takes to win

WHY SHEGERIAN & ASSOCIATES

High expectations. Genuine support.

You won't find a more passionate, driven team. The work is meaningful, the standards are high, and the people around you will push you to be better. If you want a role where your experience translates into real ownership, real influence over strategy, and a hand in developing the attorneys who come after you, this is it.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Active California Bar membership
• 3+ years of plaintiff side employment litigation experience
• Deposition experience required, trial experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently, lead strategy, and mentor junior attorneys

Benefits

What We Offer

• Base salary of $160,000 to $200,000 BOE, plus commission on the net settlement amount. ManyShegerianassociates out-earn peers atBigLawand comparable plaintiff firms
• Ownership & Advancement Merit-based path to advancement with real shareholder opportunities, no arbitrary timelines, no politics
• The Professional Stuff, Covered Bar dues, MCLEs, and referral bonuses are all on the firm. Stay sharp, stay connected, and get rewarded for bringing in colleagues
• Culture You Can Feel Firm-sponsored social and networking events that build real relationships, not just an item on a benefits sheet
• Workplace: Hybrid

Industry-Leading Benefits:

• Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision

• Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans

• Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)

• $500 annual FSA contribution

• Time for Life: Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary), sick pay, plus your birthday off as a fully paid day.