Associate Attorney

Shegerian & Associates • San Francisco, CA

9h • $150,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We don't just practice employment law.We change it.
California's premier plaintiff-side firm is looking for driven attorneys who want real courtroom time, real mentorship, and a real shot at becoming among the best litigators in the state.
This is the role most associates wait a decade for.
At most firms, you spend years in the back office before you ever see the inside of a courtroom. At Shegerian & Associates, that calculus is reversed. From day one, you own your cases—arguing motions, taking depositions, and preparing for trial alongside some of the most respected employment litigators in California.
We represent workers who've been wrongfully terminated, harassed, and discriminated against. The stakes are personal. The advocacy is aggressive. And the results are record-setting.
Carney Shegerian is one of the most decorated trial lawyers in the state—and he's invested in passing that expertise to the next generation. Associates at S&A receive structured, intentional development built around real-world excellence.
This is a firm where attorneys come to do the best work of their lives—fighting for people who've been wronged. The culture is intense because the mission is serious. But you're not fighting alone.
We're mission-driven, team-first, and unapologetically plaintiff-side. We believe in protecting employees' rights not just as a practice area, but as a calling. If you want a career that matters, this is where you build it.
One of the biggest stressors for litigators is administrative friction—missed deadlines, service delays, calendar chaos. At Shegerian & Associates, you're supported by an exceptional team that takes that entirely off your plate.

Requirements

• An active California Bar member with 1–7 years of litigation experience
• Write and argue with precision and confidence
• Can own a caseload
• Are genuinely drawn to the courtroom, not just the conference room

Nice To Haves

• employment law background preferred
• Have trial or substantial trial-prep experience (a strong plus, not a dealbreaker)

Responsibilities

• Autonomy over cases from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court for hearings and motion practice
• Client communication and contribution to case strategy
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Trial preparation and second-chair experience
• Contribute to emerging California employment case law

Benefits

• Your health is fully covered. The firm pays 100% of premiums for dental, vision, and Silver-level medical — zero cost to you and a firm-contributed $500 FSA.
• Approximately 10% employer retirement contribution (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
• Hybrid workplace.
• 80 hours PTO, sick time, and yes — your birthday off.
• Bar dues, MCLEs, and referral bonuses are all on the firm.
• Firm-sponsored social and networking events that build real relationships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees