Irvine - Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate

Fisher Phillips; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) and carve‑out election

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long‑term disability

Employee assistance program

Optional benefits: critical care insurance, accident, pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Irvine is seeking associates with over five years of litigation experience to join their wage and hour litigation team. The role requires experience in managing claims under the California Labor Code and FLSA. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The position offers a collaborative work environment and includes benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans. The yearly salary ranges from $245,000 to $270,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wage and hour litigation.
• Proven ability to manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Experience with PAGA and FLSA claims.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in wage and hour litigation.
• Develop strategies in PAGA representative actions.
• Analyze wage and hour compliance issues.

Skills

Litigating claims under California Labor Code

Managing written discovery

Drafting pleadings and dispositive motions

Strong analytical skills

Effective written communication

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

The Fisher Phillips Irvine office is seeking associates with five or more years of experience to join our wage and hour litigation team. Based in the heart of Orange County, our Irvine attorneys defend employers in complex, high-exposure wage and hour class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal courts throughout California.

Ideal candidates will bring substantial experience litigating claims under the California Labor Code, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with a proven ability to manage matters from inception through resolution. This includes significant responsibility for drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, managing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and preparing and arguing key motions, including class certification and decertification.

Candidates should also be comfortable developing strategy in PAGA representative actions and analyzing core wage and hour compliance issues such as exemption classifications, regular rate calculations, meal and rest period practices, pay statement claims, and waiting time penalties.

Successful applicants will demonstrate strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Admission to the California Bar and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school are required.

Our Irvine office offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced wage and hour litigators serving employers throughout Orange County and across the state. To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) and carve‑out election
• Profit sharing
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Optional benefits: critical care insurance, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, pet insurance

The yearly salary range for this position is $245,000 – $270,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.