- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Department
- Of Counsel
- Seniority
- Senior
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Employment & Labor Attorney position in our Las Vegas Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Wilson Elser's Las Vegas office is seeking an Employment Of Counsel to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges. This attorney will have the opportunity to contribute their experience and expertise to a few different practice areas, primarily Employment and Labor and general Business Litigation.
This attorney will support the rapid and continued growth of the firm's defense litigation practice. This is an ideal position for an attorney looking to take the next step in their career by joining a dynamic office within a national law firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Represent clients in a wide range of employment and labor claims
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in Nevada
- 8+ years of litigation experience
- Experience with general liability and employment/labor matters, including but not limited to single plaintiff and class/representative action matters, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour, and public accommodation claims
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
- Trial experience a plus
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
- Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits