Our employment group is seeking a highly experienced and motivated senior attorney (10+ years) who is licensed and resides in California. The salary will start at $225,000+, depending upon experience level, with significant bonus opportunities (Walsworth is not a lock-step firm, and the actual salary a candidate receives is dependent on a variety of factors). We encourage you to apply to discuss a custom salary package.
Walsworth is a perfect firm for those looking for a collaborative and supportive environment. We understand the value of maintaining a diverse workplace and appreciate the varied experiences and perspectives that such diversity leads to a healthy work environment. We continually strive toward maintaining a balanced group of talent that accurately reflects the clients which we serve.
Some of the many benefits of working at Walsworth include:
- Flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid positions
- Mentorship. We team every attorney with a mentor
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Professional development, including educational and MCLE programs to grow and develop litigation and leadership skills
- Social Events, including firm lunches and gatherings throughout the year to allow colleagues to get together in person
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid sick time and parental leave
- Paid life insurance and disability insurance
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401k
Now that you have read about all the great reasons to be part of the Walsworth community, here’s what our ideal candidate will handle:
- Representation of employers in litigation including wage and hour class actions, PAGA actions, discrimination claims, and wrongful discharge cases.
- Management of cases from inception through resolution, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, motions, and trial.
- Representation of clients in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution forums.
- Drafting and review of employment contracts, handbooks, and personnel policies.
- Counseling clients on compliance with wage and hour regulations, OSHA requirements, and employee leave policies.
- Providing strategic advice on labor issues related to layoffs, mergers, acquisitions, and business closures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be admitted to the State Bar of California and reside in California.
- Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- 10+ years of legal experience, with a minimum of 5 years in labor and employment law and/or class action work.
- First chair trial experience, with a minimum of 3-5 matters to verdict or near verdict.
- Strong litigation background with experience handling wage and hour disputes, discrimination cases, and class actions.
- Ability to make in-person appearances on cases when needed.
- Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, with a focus on mentoring and developing junior staff.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply to join our team!
To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume to recruiting@walsworthlaw.com. Candidates meeting our requirements will be asked to interview with team members via Zoom. A criminal background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment.
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