Associate Attorney
About The Position
Shegerian & Associates is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its plaintiff-side employment law team. The firm represents workers who have experienced wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination. The role owns a caseload focused primarily on pre-litigation matters and may support litigated cases through depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation. The attorney evaluates claims, negotiates resolutions, and moves cases efficiently while communicating with clients throughout the process. The position is hybrid and based within the firm's California and New York offices; the attorney must be admitted to practice in New York and in good standing.
Requirements
- Admission to practice in New York and in good standing.
- 1 to 8 years of pre-litigation and/or litigation experience; employment law experience is preferred.
- Strong research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Pre-litigation or early case resolution experience.
- Employment law experience.
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 their expectations throughout the process.
- Assist with other matters as needed, including taking and defending depositions, attending hearings and arguing motions, preparing trial pleadings and documents, drafting and responding to discovery, and drafting complaints and other pleadings.
Benefits
- Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision insurance.
- 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.
- Bar dues and CLEs covered by the firm.
- Referral bonuses.
- Firm-sponsored social and networking events.
- Merit-based path to advancement with shareholder opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
