Employment & Labor Senior Attorney
About the role
Wilson Elser's Los Angeles office is seeking an Employment & Labor Of Counsel to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges. This attorney will have the opportunity to contribute their experience and expertise to a wide range of employment and labor matters, with an emphasis on wage and hour class and PAGA representative matters.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Represent clients in a wide range of employment and labor claims
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of California
- 7+ years of litigation experience
- Experience with wage and hour class action and PAGA representative matters as well as discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination type claims
- Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
- Trial experience a plus
Benefits
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses.
This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range: $190,000 USD - $230,000 USD