Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level wage and hour associate to join its team in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will have over five years of experience in wage and hour litigation, defending employers in complex class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal courts throughout California.

Duties

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Conduct and manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue key motions, including class certification and decertification.
• Develop strategy in PAGA representative actions.
• Analyze wage and hour compliance issues.

Requirements

• Substantial experience with California Labor Code, PAGA, and FLSA claims.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to the California Bar.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Proven ability to manage complex litigation.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits including critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Student loan refinancing program.
• Life insurance for dependents and pet insurance.

Nationally-known as one of the largest labor and employment law,firms, this firm has offices throughout the United States and partners with a network of lawyers on six continents to provide the highest quality service around the globe. Using technology, templates, and other systems allows the firm to be more efficient. Believing in diversity, the firm attracts professionals from various backgrounds and provides mentoring, training, and additional support and resources. Many of the lawyers are members of and serve in local and national organizations that help promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. The firm has an entrepreneurial culture and collegial atmosphere where employees can work as an individual or as a team. The firm is consistently growing and has many opportunities for professional and personal growth. The firm is an equal employment employer and has a great benefits package.