Senior Attorney - Employment Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

Wilshire Law Firm

$180K — $280K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
  • At least seven years of experience in Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA litigation
  • Track record of independently managing complex matters
  • Significant experience with motions, discovery, depositions, and mediation
  • Class-certification or trial experience strongly preferred
  • Exceptional skills in legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy
  • Strong judgment and strategic decision-making abilities.
  • High level of ownership and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all stages of Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA litigations
  • Develop comprehensive case and trial strategies
  • Draft and argue complex legal documents
  • Conduct and defend various depositions
  • Manage written discovery and analyze workforce data
  • Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials
  • Negotiate resolutions that prioritize client value
  • Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with litigation support

Benefits

  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Growth and advancement opportunities
  • Team outings and events
  • Referral bonus program
  • Firm-paid Medical, Dental & Vision HMO options
  • Paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
Senior Attorney - Employment Class Actions & PAGA
Lead complex Employment Class Action and PAGA litigation involving employee misclassification, unpaid overtime, time-shaving, meal and rest period violations, and other unlawful workplace practices.
This is an opportunity to take true ownership of sophisticated cases-from initial strategy and certification through mediation, trial, or appeal. You will litigate against leading defense firms, make decisions that directly affect outcomes, and work alongside an experienced team with the resources to pursue significant settlements and verdicts. Our culture rewards accountability, sound judgment, initiative, and results.
What You'll Do
  • Lead Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA matters through every stage of litigation
  • Develop case, certification, discovery, damages, settlement, and trial strategies
  • Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and other complex legal filings
  • Take and defend party, witness, corporate representative, and expert depositions
  • Direct written discovery and analyze payroll, timekeeping, and workforce data
  • Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
  • Work with experts on damages, liability, and class-certification issues
  • Negotiate resolutions that maximize value for clients
  • Mentor attorneys and collaborate with a strong litigation support team
  • Help shape the continued growth and success of the Employment practice
What We're Looking For
  • Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
  • At least seven years of experience in Employment Class Action, Wage & Hour, and PAGA litigation
  • A record of independently managing complex matters and driving litigation strategy
  • Significant motion, discovery, deposition, and mediation experience
  • Class-certification, trial, or appellate experience strongly preferred
  • Exceptional legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy
  • Sound judgment and the ability to make strategic decisions in complex situations
  • A high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

Compensation
  • $180,000 - $280,000 based on experience, plus performance-based incentives

Benefits
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Team outings and sponsored events.
  • Referral bonus program.
  • Firm-paid Medical, Dental & Vision HMO with low-cost upgrades.
  • Paid Life and AD&D insurance.
  • 401k.
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
  • Pet Insurance.

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