Employment Litigation Attorney - Oregon (Remote)

Employment Litigation Attorney – Oregon (Remote)

Wilshire Law Firm is a distinguished, award-winning legal practice with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of Excellence and Justice and are united in our commitment to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

You will work side by side on a team of dynamic, collaborative, and client-focused professionals who are committed to delivering on our founding core values: Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity.

The Opportunity

As a Litigation Attorney in our Employment practice, you will fight for our clients and win in worker rights violation cases against large corporations represented by big law firms.  Attorneys are expected to take significant responsibility in litigating their own docket of cases while at the same time honing their skills through mentorship by our award-winning attorneys.

Accountable for

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment litigation matters.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including third party and witness depositions.
• Handle all phases of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal as necessary.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to effectively manage cases.
• Communicate with clients and provide regular updates regarding case status and strategy.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Oregon. Admission in Washington is a plus.
• 4+ years of employment litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side.
• Experience handling Wage & Hour Class Actions and employment litigation under Oregon employment laws (ORS Chapter 659A, BOLI, FLSA), or similar state and federal employment statutes.
• Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation.
• Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience is highly preferred.
• Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation.
• Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience is highly preferred.

Compensation

• Compensation range based on experience: $140,000k - $200,000k annually.

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.
 

Salary

• $140,000,000 - $200,000,000/year