Los Angeles - Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Los Angeles office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Wage and Hour Litigation Associate with at least five years of experience. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in litigating claims under California Labor Code, PAGA, and FLSA, along with the ability to manage complex cases efficiently.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $245,000 to $270,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Join us for significant professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in wage and hour litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in wage and hour class actions.
• Handle PAGA representative actions from inception to resolution.
• Prepare and argue class certification motions.

Skills

Litigating wage and hour claims

Drafting and responding to motions

Deposition taking and defending

Analyzing exemption classifications

Strong analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admission to the California Bar

Job description

The Los Angeles office of Fisher Phillips seeks associates with at least five years of experience to join our wage and hour litigation team. Our California team regularly defends employers in complex, high-exposure wage and hour class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal courts throughout the state.

Ideal candidates will have substantial experience litigating claims under the California Labor Code, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Candidates must demonstrate meaningful experience handling wage and hour class and representative matters from inception through resolution, including:

• Drafting and responding to complaints, answers, and dispositive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing and arguing motions, including class certification and decertification motions
• Litigating and strategizing PAGA representative actions
• Analyzing exemption classifications, regular rate calculations, meal and rest period compliance, pay statement claims, and waiting time penalties

Successful candidates will possess excellent academic credentials, strong analytical and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment. Admission to the California Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school are required.

Fisher Phillips offers a collaborative culture, national platform, and sophisticated client base, with significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement. 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: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees that includes 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, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and 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.