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About the Role

This role offers immediate, meaningful trial work, allowing associates to own cases from inception through trial. You will argue motions, take depositions, and prepare for trial alongside respected employment litigators, representing workers in wrongful termination, harassment, and discrimination cases. The firm is dedicated to changing employment law and provides a unique opportunity for driven attorneys to become top litigators in California.

Responsibilities

Take full 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
Communicate directly with clients and contribute meaningfully to case strategy
Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
Prepare for trial and gain second chair experience
Contribute to emerging California employment case law

Requirements

Active California Bar member
1–7 years of litigation experience
Employment law background preferred
Hungry to try cases and grow
Trial or substantial trial-prep experience (strong plus)

Skills

Write and argue with precision and confidence
Ability to own a caseload
Genuinely drawn to the courtroom

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1–7 years of litigation experience

Education Level

Active California Bar member

Salary/Compensations

Base salary of $150,000–$170,000 commensurate with experience
Performance-based commissions up to 5.5%

Benefits

One-on-One Mentorship from Carney Shegerian and senior partners
Regular workshops covering deposition technique, trial strategy, courtroom presence, and jury persuasion
Opportunity to work on cases that set California precedent
Clear, merit-based path to advancement with real shareholder opportunities
Bar dues covered
MCLEs covered
Referral bonuses
Firm-sponsored social and networking events
Firm pays 100% of premiums for dental and vision
Firm pays 100% of all Silver-level medical plans
Firm contributes approximately 10% toward retirement (3% Safe Harbor + 7% Profit Sharing)
$500 annual FSA contribution
Accrual of 80 hours of PTO (additional 40 hours on 3rd anniversary)
40 hours sick pay
Birthday off as a fully paid day

About the Company

California's premier plaintiff-side employment firm
#1 Ranked Plaintiff Employment Firm in California
Known for record-setting verdicts and settlements
Mission-driven, team-first, and unapologetically plaintiff-side
Believes in protecting employees' rights as a calling
Provides exceptional support staff to eliminate administrative friction for litigators