Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Associate Attorney role is hybrid in San Francisco, CA. Base salary is $145,000–$170,000 per year, plus settlement commissions of up to 6.5% per case. Shegerian & Associates is a plaintiff-side employment law firm representing workers in wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination matters. The attorney owns cases from inception through trial, handling litigation and client communication while developing courtroom skills with partner mentorship. The role contributes to employee-rights advocacy and may involve work on cases that shape California employment law.

What you'll do

• Manage cases from inception through trial
• draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs
• take and defend depositions
• appear in court for hearings and motion practice
• communicate with clients and contribute to case strategy
• participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• prepare for trial and gain second-chair experience
• contribute to California employment case law.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

san francisco ca

hybrid

$145k–$170k

up to 6.5% settlement commission

employment law

plaintiff-side litigation

trial work

california bar

partner mentorship

dental and vision

pto

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Firm-paid dental and vision premiums
• firm-paid Silver-level medical plans
• retirement contribution of approximately 10%
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• PTO, sick pay, and birthday off
• bar dues, MCLEs, and referral bonuses covered.

Why this role

One-on-one partner mentorship, regular practical workshops, meaningful trial work from day one, and a merit-based advancement path.

About the employer

Shegerian & Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.