Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Associate Attorney works in a hybrid arrangement in San Diego, CA, for $145,000–$170,000 per year, plus settlement commissions of up to 6.5% per case. Shegerian & Associates represents workers in wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination matters. The attorney owns employment cases from filing through trial, handling litigation, client communication, and case strategy. The role contributes to employee-rights advocacy while developing trial skills through direct partner mentorship and meaningful courtroom work.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

hybrid

san diego ca

shegerian & associates

employment law

plaintiff-side litigation

trial work

depositions

court appearances

california bar

$145k–$170k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Firm-paid bar dues, MCLEs, and referral bonuses
• firm-sponsored social and networking events
• 100% of dental and vision premiums and Silver-level medical plans
• retirement contribution of approximately 10%
• $500 annual FSA contribution
• 80 hours of PTO accrual, additional 40 hours on the third anniversary, sick pay, and a paid birthday off.

Why this role

The posting offers day-one trial work, one-on-one partner mentorship, and a path to advancement and shareholder opportunities.

About the employer

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