Wage And Hour Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Wage and Hour Attorney to handle wage and hour/FLSA labor and litigation representations. The ideal candidate will assist California employers in ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws and best management practices through audit services and preventative training, as well as defending employers in complex wage and hour/FLSA class action and multi-plaintiff lawsuits.

Duties:

• Represent clients in wage and hour/FLSA labor and litigation matters.
• Provide advice and counsel on FLSA legal issues.
• Review payroll calculations for compliance with the regular rate of pay.
• Audit collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules, and/or employee handbooks to identify wage and hour issues.
• Litigate or advise litigators on legal FLSA issues.
• Provide advice and counsel on wage and hour issues applicable to California private employers.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of Labor and Employment experience.
• Active license in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Credentials from an ABA-approved law school.

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school.

Certifications:

• Active license in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of California Labor Code sections and Wage Orders applicable to private employers.
• Familiarity with wage and hour laws and best management practices.
• Excellent litigation skills, including experience with jury trials and appeals.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice and counsel to clients.
• Proficiency in reviewing payroll calculations and identifying compliance issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

The Los Angeles office of this premier public sector labor and employment law firm provides expertise in a number of areas, including: workplace harassment, discrimination, labor relations, disciplinary actions, wrongful termination, education law, student rights and student discipline, and affirmative action. Clients include municipalities, community college districts, school districts and private employers. The firms attorneys regularly present workshops to public agency officials in employment law, labor relations and public agency management. The work environment is relatively conservative; however, the firms attorneys generally describe colleagues as supportive and regularly meet outside of the office for lunch and other social activities. Client contact comes very early. Compensation is competitive with other firms of this size.