Employment and Labor Associate at Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals

, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Litigation, Employment Law, Labor Law, Wage And Hour Claims, Class Action, PAGA Representative Matters, Discrimination Claims, Retaliation Claims, Wrongful Termination Claims, Analytical Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication

Industry

Law Practice

Description

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 Associate position in our Orange County, CA Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. 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. 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 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 A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. Salary Range: $165,000—$200,000 USD Why Should You Apply? 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 Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.

Responsibilities

Independently manage a litigation caseload and represent clients in a wide range of employment and labor claims. Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects, handling court appearances and depositions.