Employment & Labor Of Counsel

OverviewWilson 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 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 be valued, 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 PositionWilson 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 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 ResponsibilitiesIndependently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to endRepresent clients in a wide range of employment and labor claimsWork closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projectsRegularly handle court appearances and depositionsCommunicate with clients and provide status reportsQualificationsJD from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in the State of California7+ years of litigation experienceExperience with wage and hour class actions and PAGA representative matters as well as discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination type claimsStrong knowledge of federal and state employment and labor lawsExcellent written and oral communication skillsLegal project management experience is helpfulTrial experience a plusA 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: $190,000 — $230,000 USDWhy Should You Apply?Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blendBenefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO planCareer Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancementEmployee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefitsWilson 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 agreement in place. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at 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. Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, disability, veteran status, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17