Employment and Labor - Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys • San Diego, CA

9h • $150,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser's San Diego office is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate 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. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 2+ 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
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus

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

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• discretionary bonuses
• generous PTO
• corporate discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level