California Wage & Hour Litigation Associate, Hybrid

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate in Los Angeles to lead wage-and-hour litigation under the California Labor Code, PAGA, and the FLSA. You'll handle complex matters from inception to resolution while collaborating with multiple partners in a close-knit, supportive environment.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to diverse cases within a boutique setting that still provides resources typical of larger firms.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience litigating claims under the California Labor Code, PAGA, and FLSA.
• Meaningful experience handling wage and hour class and representative matters from inception through resolution.
• Proactive and self-starter attributes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience from a smaller boutique firm or a desire to transition from a large firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Litigate wage-and-hour claims under CA Labor Code, PAGA, and FLSA.
• Manage wage, hour, class, and representative matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Prepare and argue motions, including class certification and decertification motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Analyze exemption classifications and compliance issues.
• Collaborate with multiple partners on various cases.
• Engage in PAGA representative actions.

Skills

Litigation

Wage & hour law

PAGA

California Labor Code

FLSA

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate in Los Angeles to lead wage-and-hour litigation under the California Labor Code, PAGA, and the FLSA. You'll handle complex matters from inception to resolution while collaborating with multiple partners in a close-knit, supportive environment.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to diverse cases within a boutique setting that still provides resources typical of larger firms.