Mid-Senior Level Wage amp Hour Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a mid-senior level wage and hour associate to join their Irvine, California team. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in wage and hour litigation, focusing on defending employers in complex class and collective actions. Responsibilities include managing litigation from start to finish, drafting legal documents, conducting discovery, and preparing key motions.

Strong analytical skills and admission to the California Bar are required. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in wage and hour litigation.
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to the California Bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Conduct and manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue key motions, including class certification and decertification.
• Analyze wage and hour compliance issues.

Skills

Experience with California Labor Code, PAGA, and FLSA claims

Strong strategic and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid‑senior level wage and hour associate to join its team in Irvine, California. The successful candidate will have over five years of experience in wage and hour litigation, defending employers in complex class, collective, and representative actions in state and federal courts throughout California.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Conduct and manage written discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue key motions, including class certification and decertification.
• Develop strategy in PAGA representative actions.
• Analyze wage and hour compliance issues.

Requirements

• Substantial experience with California Labor Code, PAGA, and FLSA claims.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to handle multiple complex matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Education: JD from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Certifications: Admission to the California Bar.

Skills

• Proven ability to manage complex litigation.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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 including critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Student loan refinancing program.
• Life insurance for dependents and pet insurance.