Associate Attorney

Shegerian & Associates • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shegerian & Associates is hiring an Associate Attorney to represent workers in plaintiff-side employment law matters, including wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination cases. Associates take ownership of cases from inception through trial, with meaningful courtroom work from day one and direct mentorship from Carney Shegerian and senior partners. The role offers hands-on litigation experience, structured training, and a merit-based path to advancement and potential shareholder opportunities.

The position includes opportunities to argue motions, take depositions, appear in court, participate in mediations and settlement negotiations, prepare for trial, and contribute to California employment case law. Associates receive support from an experienced staff team and participate in workshops focused on practical litigation skills. The workplace is hybrid.

Requirements

• Active member of the California Bar.
• Ability to write and argue with precision and confidence.
• Ability to own a caseload.
• Genuine interest in courtroom work and trying cases.
• Employment law background preferred.
• Trial or substantial trial-preparation experience is a strong plus, but not a dealbreaker.

Nice To Haves

• Employment law background.
• Trial or substantial trial-preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from filing through verdict.
• 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 trial experience.
• Contribute to emerging California employment case law.

Benefits

• Base salary of $145,000–$170,000, commensurate with experience.
• Settlement commissions of up to 6.5% per case.
• Merit-based advancement path with shareholder opportunities.
• Firm-paid bar dues and MCLEs.
• Referral bonuses.
• Firm-sponsored social and networking events.
• Firm pays 100% of dental and vision premiums.
• Firm pays 100% of premiums for Silver-level medical plans.
• Firm retirement contribution of approximately 10% (3% Safe Harbor plus 7% Profit Sharing).
• $500 annual FSA contribution.
• Accrual of 80 hours of PTO, with an additional 40 hours on the third anniversary.
• Sick pay.
• Fully paid day off for the employee's birthday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed