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Associate Attorney - Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

$140k - $275k

Wilshire Law Firm

Associate Attorney - Wage & Hour Class Actions & PAGA

Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning plaintiffs’ law firm with more than 18 years of experience representing individuals in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action matters. Our team is driven by Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity—and an unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results for our clients.

The Opportunity
Join a high-performing employment litigation team taking on major corporations and sophisticated defense firms in complex Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA matters. As an Associate Attorney, you will take meaningful ownership of your cases while working alongside accomplished litigators. You will sharpen your strategy, writing, and advocacy skills through hands-on experience, direct mentorship, and increasing responsibility in high-stakes litigation.

What You’ll Do
  • Manage a docket of Wage & Hour Class Action and PAGA matters with support from senior attorneys and litigation staff
  • Develop case strategies for matters in California state and federal courts
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and other substantive legal filings
  • Conduct legal research and analyze complex factual and legal issues
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and other proceedings
  • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases toward successful resolution
  • Communicate with clients regarding case developments and strategy
  • Contribute to trial preparation and other critical phases of litigation

What We’re Looking For

  • At least two years of experience handling Wage & Hour, PAGA, or Class Action matters
  • Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
  • Strong litigation, legal research, and analytical skills
  • Persuasive written and oral advocacy
  • Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex situations
  • A high level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Deposition, mediation, or motion-hearing experience preferred
  • Adaptable and meticulous attention to detail. 


Compensation

  • Compensation range based on experience: $140,000 - $275,000 plus performance-based incentives

Benefits

  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Team outings and sponsored events
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades
  • Low-cost Dental and Vision plans
  • Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401k
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Pet Insurance
Strive for Excellence. Fight for Justice. Foster Unity.
Wilshire Law Firm celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities during the application process and to facilitate their performance of essential job functions throughout their employment.

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Vacancy posted 26 days ago
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