Senior Employment Litigator – Pacific Northwest Growth Lead

Wilshire Law Firm; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off and holidays

Growth opportunities

Team outings

Referral bonus program

Firm-paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

401k

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Résumé du poste

Wilshire Law Firm seeks a Senior Attorney in Employment (OR/WA) to lead wage-and-hour class actions and single-plaintiff cases, shaping strategy and expanding the firm’s Pacific Northwest employment practice.

You will own matters from intake to resolution, mentor junior attorneys, and represent clients before state and federal agencies with a culture focused on accountability and results.

Qualifications

• Active Oregon and/or Washington Bar membership.
• 7+ years employment litigation experience, including wage-and-hour class or collective actions and single-plaintiff matters.
• Strong command of litigation strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation.
• Trial or substantial trial-preparation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of plaintiff and defense communities in Oregon and Washington.
• A leader with an ownership mindset, solid judgment, and the drive to deliver meaningful results for clients.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex employment litigation from intake through resolution, trial, or appeal.
• Develop case, certification, discovery, damages, and settlement strategies.
• Litigate claims under the WLAD, Washington wage laws, Oregon wage-and-hour laws, ORS Chapter 659A, and applicable federal laws.
• Handle matters before Washington L&I, WSHRC, Oregon BOLI, the EEOC, and other administrative agencies.
• Lead motion practice, depositions, class and collective certification, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Mentor attorneys and collaborate with a strong litigation support team.
• Help build Wilshire’s presence and reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Connaissances

Litigation strategy

Motion practice

Discovery

Depositions

Mediation

Leadership mindset

Client advocacy

Description du poste

Wilshire Law Firm seeks a Senior Attorney in Employment (OR/WA) to lead wage-and-hour class actions and single-plaintiff cases, shaping strategy and expanding the firm’s Pacific Northwest employment practice.

You will own matters from intake to resolution, mentor junior attorneys, and represent clients before state and federal agencies with a culture focused on accountability and results.