Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate

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

Position Title: Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional to engage in significant wage and hour litigation under the California Labor Code, PAGA, and the FLSA. The associate will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, collaborating with multiple partners and gaining exposure to various aspects of labor and employment law. The firm fosters a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, providing resources typically associated with larger firms while maintaining a close-knit office culture. The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team. This position also allows for a hybrid work style, accommodating both in-office and remote work. Candidates will find a culture that values hard work and camaraderie among colleagues.

Salary Range: $245,000 - $270,000 / Year DOE

Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate Responsibilities:

• Litigate claims under the California 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

Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate Requirements:

• 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

Benefits:

• 401(k) match and eligibility from the first day of employment
• Medical and prescription benefits with multiple plan options
• Dental and vision insurance with various coverage levels
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Unlimited vacation with approval from partners
• Parental leave and profit-sharing options
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance programs

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