Associate Attorney

Shegerian & Associates•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Shegerian & Associates, a plaintiff-side employment law firm with offices in California and New York, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing team. The firm represents workers who have experienced wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination. The role primarily handles pre-litigation matters and may also support litigated cases through depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation. The attorney will own a caseload, evaluate claims, negotiate resolutions, and move cases efficiently.

Requirements

Admitted to practice in New York and in good standing.
1 to 8 years of pre-litigation and/or litigation experience.
Strong research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
Ability to independently own a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Employment law experience is preferred.
Pre-litigation or early case resolution experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new matters, analyze claims, and develop case theories early.
Draft demand letters.
Prepare and file administrative complaints and charges.
Negotiate settlements and attend mediations.
Communicate regularly with clients and manage expectations throughout the process.
Assist with other matters as needed, including taking and defending depositions; attending hearings and arguing motions; preparing trial pleadings, motions in limine, and trial briefs; drafting and responding to discovery; and drafting complaints and other pleadings.

Benefits

Merit-based advancement path with shareholder opportunities.
Firm-paid bar dues and continuing legal education (CLEs).
Referral bonuses.
Firm-sponsored social and networking events.
Firm pays 100% of dental and vision premiums.
Firm pays 100% of premiums for all Silver-level medical plans.
Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (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 birthday off.