Employment Litigation Attorney - Washington

Wilshire Law Firm•Los Angeles, WA

15h

About The Position

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients. You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity. As a Litigation Attorney in our Employment Department, you will fight for our clients and win in worker rights violation cases against large corporations represented by big law firms. Attorneys are expected to take significant responsibility in litigating their own docket of cases while at the same time honing their skills through mentorship by our award-winning attorneys.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Washington.
Admission in Oregon is a plus.
At least four years of experience litigating Wage & Hour class actions under the Washington Minimum Wage Act (MWA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions
Experience litigating Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD) claims, including discrimination, retaliation, disability accommodation, and harassment
Employee misclassification and independent contractor litigation
Class certification, collective action certification, and complex employment litigation.
Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment litigation matters.
Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
Conduct and defend depositions, including party and witness depositions.
Handle all phases of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal as necessary.
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to effectively manage cases.
Communicate with clients and provide regular updates regarding case status and strategy.
Mentor junior attorneys and support staff, as appropriate.