Attorney - associate - law

Job Description

Job Description

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 Integrityand 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 Youll 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 Were 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

Opportunitiesfor growth and advancement

Team outingsand sponsored events

Employee referral bonus program

Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades

Low-cost Dental and Vision plans

Firm-paidLife 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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