Mid-Senior Level Wage and Hour Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-senior level wage and hour associate for its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in wage and hour litigation, particularly in handling complex class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal courts.

Duties

• Draft and respond to complaints, answers, and dispositive motions.
• Manage written discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions, including class certification and decertification.
• Litigate and strategize PAGA representative actions.
• Analyze exemption classifications and regular rate calculations.
• Ensure compliance with meal and rest period regulations.
• Handle pay statement claims and waiting time penalties.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant litigation experience.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

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 such as critical care 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.