Senior Attorney - Employment Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

Wilshire Law Firm•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
At least seven years of experience in Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA litigation
A record of independently managing complex matters and driving litigation strategy
Significant motion, discovery, deposition, and mediation experience
Exceptional legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy
Sound judgment and the ability to make strategic decisions in complex situations
A high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Class-certification, trial, or appellate experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead complex Employment Class Action and PAGA litigation involving employee misclassification, unpaid overtime, time-shaving, meal and rest period violations, and other unlawful workplace practices.
Take true ownership of sophisticated cases—from initial strategy and certification through mediation, trial, or appeal.
Litigate against leading defense firms, make decisions that directly affect outcomes, and work alongside an experienced team with the resources to pursue significant settlements and verdicts.
Lead Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA matters through every stage of litigation.
Develop case, certification, discovery, damages, settlement, and trial strategies.
Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and other complex legal filings.
Take and defend party, witness, corporate representative, and expert depositions.
Direct written discovery and analyze payroll, timekeeping, and workforce data.
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials.
Work with experts on damages, liability, and class-certification issues.
Negotiate resolutions that maximize value for clients.
Mentor attorneys and collaborate with a strong litigation support team.
Help shape the continued growth and success of the Employment practice.