Wage & Hour Litigation Associate Attorney - Am Law 200

Job Description

Job Description

Wage & Hour Litigation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-to-senior level Wage & Hour Litigation Associate Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join a rapidly growing national law firm . This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced wage and hour litigator to take on significant client-facing work immediately. Non-partner-track candidates will also be considered.

Locations

Denver, CO | Irvine, CA | Los Angeles, CA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience litigating wage and hour class and collective actions , particularly claims arising under the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) . Candidates should be comfortable handling sophisticated litigation matters independently and managing cases through all stages of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Litigate wage and hour class and collective actions under the Colorado Wage Act and FLSA.
• Interpret and apply Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division regulations, rules, and interpretive guidance.
• Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to decertify conditional classes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Develop litigation strategies and manage matters through all phases of litigation.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical legal guidance.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals across the firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of wage and hour litigation experience.
• Extensive experience with wage and hour class and/or collective actions .
• Experience litigating matters under the Colorado Wage Act and FLSA strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado and federal wage and hour regulations and guidance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills.
• Strong client-service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters independently and collaboratively.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $195,000–$230,000 annually , depending on experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Optional critical care, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life, student loan refinancing, and pet insurance