Employment & Labor Of Counsel

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Employment & Labor Of Counsel position in our Los Angeles Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Los Angeles office is seeking an Employment & Labor Of Counsel 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, with an emphasis on wage and hour class and PAGA representative matters.

Key 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

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 7+ 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful
• Trial experience a plus

Why Should You ?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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