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Wilshire Law Firm

Senior Attorney, Employment (WA, OR)

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  • $180,000 - $280,000
  • Washington, United States
June 10, 2026 Attorney Employment Law

Job Description

Senior Attorney, Employment (Washington & Oregon)

As a Senior Litigation Attorney in our Employment Department, you will help lead Wilshire Law Firm’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest. This is an opportunity for an experienced litigator to take ownership of significant matters, shape strategy, and help build our Washington and Oregon employment practice.

Wilshire’s culture rewards accountability, sound judgment, and results. You will lead wage-and-hour class and FLSA collective actions, as well as single-plaintiff discrimination, retaliation, harassment, accommodation, and wrongful-termination cases.

What You'll Do
  • Lead complex employment litigation from intake through resolution, trial, or appeal.
  • Develop case, certification, discovery, damages, and settlement strategies.
  • Litigate claims under the WLAD, Washington wage laws, Oregon wage-and-hour laws, ORS Chapter 659A, and applicable federal laws.
  • Handle matters before Washington L&I, WSHRC, Oregon BOLI, the EEOC, and other administrative agencies.
  • Lead motion practice, depositions, class and collective certification, mediation, and trial preparation.
  • Mentor attorneys and collaborate with a strong litigation support team.
  • Help build Wilshire’s presence and reputation throughout the Pacific Northwest
What We're Looking For
  • Active Washington and/or Oregon Bar membership.
  • Significant (7+ years) employment litigation experience, including wage-and-hour class or collective actions and single-plaintiff matters.
  • Strong command of litigation strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation.
  • Trial or substantial trial-preparation experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of plaintiff and defense communities in Washington and Oregon.
  • A leader with an ownership mindset, solid judgment, and the drive to deliver meaningful results for clients.
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.
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.

Salary
  • $180,000 - $280,000


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