ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY WAGE HOUR LITIGATION

Wage and Hour Attorneys; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) safe harbor after one year

Mentorship from Managing Partner

Job summary

Wage and Hour Attorneys in Philadelphia seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join their litigation team. You'll manage wage and hour cases from intake to trial preparation, working alongside the Managing Partner. The ideal candidate has a JD, 2–5 years of litigation experience, and a commitment to employee advocacy. While not leading trials, you'll prepare extensively and collaborate on case strategies. Competitive salary starts at $100,000 in the first year with robust growth potential.

Qualifications

• Active bar admission required (NY, NJ, PA, FL, or CA preferred).
• 2–5 years of litigation experience; wage and hour experience strongly preferred.
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and capable of managing multiple active files.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and screen new client intakes; conduct client interviews.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and briefs.
• Assist in class and collective action matters, including certification briefing.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Familiarity with FLSA

Litigation experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – WAGE & HOUR LITIGATION

Wage & Hour Attorneys | Multi-Office (NY, NJ, PA, FL, CA)

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is a substantive, hands‑on litigation role. You will be responsible for working up wage and hour cases from intake through trial‑ready preparation, under the supervision of the firm’s Managing Partner. While you will not sit lead chair at trial, you will be expected to own every phase of the case before that point, and to be fully prepared to support trial proceedings.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and screen new client intakes; conduct client interviews and initial case assessments
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and briefs
• Manage all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions
• Conduct legal research on federal and state wage and hour law, with a focus on the FLSA and applicable state statutes across the firm’s jurisdictions
• Draft demand letters, mediation submissions, and settlement agreements
• Assist in the development and prosecution of class and collective action matters, including conditional and final certification briefing
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff
• Work collaboratively with the Managing Partner to develop litigation strategy and prepare cases for trial
• Stay current on evolving FLSA regulations, state wage laws, and relevant case law

What We're Looking For

• JD from an accredited law school; active bar admission required (NY, NJ, PA, FL, or CA preferred)
• 2–5 years of litigation experience; wage and hour experience strongly preferred, plaintiff‑side employment law experience an additional plus
• Solid working knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state‑specific wage and hour laws, including but not limited to New York Labor Law, New Jersey Wage Payment Law, Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, California Labor Code, and Florida wage statutes
• Familiarity with class action and FLSA collective action procedures under Rule 23 and 29 U.S.C. § 216(b)
• Strong legal research and writing skills; ability to draft clear, persuasive briefs and motions
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and capable of managing multiple active files simultaneously
• Commitment to representing workers and a genuine interest in employee‑side advocacy
• Experience with PAGA claims (California) or other state‑specific representative action procedures
• Familiarity with DOL investigation procedures and administrative wage claims
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus given our client base

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation – $100,000 per year for the first year while you develop your caseload, and then your salary will switch to one‑third of the firm’s attorneys’ fees, as all of our attorneys generally make much more than that. Also, while we do not provide health insurance through the firm, after six months we reimburse 50% of the cost of your premium up to $450. You will receive a 401(k) safe harbor after one year.
• Meaningful, substantive litigation work from day one
• Mentorship and direct supervision by the Managing Partner
• A firm culture built on advocacy, accountability, and client results
• Opportunity for growth in a nationally active plaintiff‑side practice

Wage & Hour Attorneys is an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.