Employment and Labor Associate

Wilson Elser - Attorneys • CA

98d • $165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Wilson Elser's Orange County (Costa Mesa) 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, including but not limited to wage and hour class and PAGA representative matters.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 4+ 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
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonuses
• Generous PTO plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees