Los Angeles - Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate

The Los Angeles office of Fisher Phillips seeks associates with at least five years of experience to join our wage and hour litigation team. Our California team regularly defends employers in complex, high-exposure wage and hour class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal courts throughout the state. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience litigating claims under the California Labor Code, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Candidates must demonstrate meaningful experience handling wage and hour class and representative matters from inception through resolution, including: Drafting and responding to complaints, answers, and dispositive motions Taking and defending depositions Preparing and arguing motions, including class certification and decertification motions Litigating and strategizing PAGA representative actions Analyzing exemption classifications, regular rate calculations, meal and rest period compliance, pay statement claims, and waiting time penalties Successful candidates will possess excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment. Admission to the California Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school are required. Fisher Phillips offers a collaborative culture, national platform, and sophisticated client base, with significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement. To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself). We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. The yearly salary range for this position is $245,000 – $270,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fisher Phillips