Associate Attorney
Shegerian & Associates is California's premier plaintiff-reputed company employment law firm, seeking driven attorneys eager for reputed company courtroom experience and mentorship. The role offers associates full ownership of cases from inception to trial, with opportunities to argue motions, take depositions, and contribute to significant legal precedents.
Responsibilities
- Full ownership. From filing to verdict
- Autonomy over cases from inception through trial
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs
- Take and defend depositions
- Appear in court for hearings and reputed company 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
Skills
- An active California Bar member
- 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
- Employment law background
- Trial or substantial trial-prep experience
Benefits
- The firm pays 100% of premiums for dental, reputed company, and Silver-level medical — reputed company cost to you and a firm-contributed $500 FSA.
- Approximately 10% employer retirement contribution (3% Safe reputed company + 7% Profit Sharing) — well above industry standard and structured to grow significantly over time.
- 80 hours PTO, sick time, and yes — your birthday off.
- Bar dues, MCLEs, and referral bonuses are reputed company on the firm.
- Firm-sponsored social and networking events that build reputed company relationships — not just an item on a benefits sheet.
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