Hybrid Employment & Labor Associate — Growth & Impact

Wilson Elser; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Diego is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join a collaborative team handling sophisticated employment and labor matters for a national firm. The role requires managing cases from intake through trial, with engagement in wage and hour matters and PAGA representations.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted in California, and possess at least 2 years of litigation experience, including court appearances and depositions.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of California.
• 2+ 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.

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.

Skills

Litigation experience

California bar admission

Strong communication skills

Court appearances

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Diego is seeking an Employment & Labor Associate to join a collaborative team handling sophisticated employment and labor matters for a national firm. The role requires managing cases from intake through trial, with engagement in wage and hour matters and PAGA representations.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted in California, and possess at least 2 years of litigation experience, including court appearances and depositions.