Employment & Labor Senior Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Orange County, California, CA

13h•$190,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser's Los Angeles office is seeking an Employment & Labor Senior Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment representing 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. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is comfortable taking ownership of cases, developing litigation strategy, managing discovery, handling depositions and court appearances, and working directly with clients and partners. The role offers meaningful responsibility, client interaction, and the opportunity to grow within a nationally recognized employment litigation practice.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the State of California
7+ years of litigation experience
Employment litigation experience required
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws
Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, and client communications
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with wage and hour class action and PAGA representative matters as well as discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination type claims strongly prefered
Legal project management experience is helpful
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, including wage and hour, PAGA, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and wrongful termination matters
Work closely with Partners and other attorneys on case strategy, legal analysis, litigation planning and other legal projects
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents
Regularly handle court appearances, depositions, mediations and other litigation events
Communicate with clients, provide status reports, and offer practical case assessments
Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
For candidates with more senior experience, help mentor and support more junior attorneys as appropriate