Description:
WSHB is seeking a motivated and skilled Employment Attorney with 3 to 7 years of experience to join our dynamic labor and employment practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage cases through the entire legal lifecycle—from initial intake and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies to high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts.While this position is remote, you must live in a state where WSHB has an office location - no exceptions. The states we are located in include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pre-Litigation & Agency Advocacy: Handle all aspects of pre-litigation matters, including drafting responses to demand letters, evaluating claim values, and representing clients in charges filed with the EEOC, California's Civil Rights Department (CRD), and the Labor Commissioner.
- Full-Scale Litigation: Lead or assist in litigating harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage-and-hour claims in California State and Federal courts. This includes drafting and arguing high-impact motions, executing comprehensive discovery plans, taking and defending depositions of plaintiffs, expert witnesses and corporate designees.
- Advise & Counsel: Provide “hotline” style advice to HR professionals and executives regarding terminations, leaves of absence, and compliance with the California Labor Code to prevent litigation before it starts.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3-7 years of California employment defense experience.
- Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
- Skills: Strong “defense-side” instincts – identifying early exit strategies for cases and evaluating potential exposure accurately.
- Academics: Strong academic credentials and excellent technical writing skills are a must.
- Professionalism: Ability to interface with corporate clients and provide sophisticated, business-oriented legal solutions.
About the Firm:
As the ‘go to' litigation firm for dozens of domestic and international insurance carriers, as well as many large private clients, WSHB attorneys handle a wide-spectrum of matters. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of legal matters including pre-litigation matters in the EEOC and/or state agencies case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and an inclusive atmosphere, WSHB provides attorneys a flexible work from home policy and the opportunity to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices as well as across a variety of practice areas. Excellent research and writing skills are a must. Experience in insurance defense litigation and general familiarity with carrier billing and reporting guidelines is preferred. Join an innovative firm and team of attorneys with a reputation for professional excellence that offer the flexibility and casualness of the modern legal practice.
Benefits include:
- A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
- Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Unlimited PTO
- A flexible work from home policy
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
