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Boutique Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 178,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development and training

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks an experienced Wage & Hour Litigation Attorney to represent employers in complex wage and hour class and collective actions throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. You will guide the full litigation lifecycle from strategy to resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation with deep knowledge of Oregon wage and hour laws and the FLSA, and can independently manage matters, develop strategy, and collaborate with partners and clients across the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Oregon wage and hour laws and the FLSA.
• Ability to independently manage matters and develop litigation strategy.
• Strong writing, analytical and legal research skills.
• Active Oregon Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in complex wage and hour class and collective actions in state and federal courts.
• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy for complex wage and hour disputes.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and substantive motions.
• Draft and argue motions throughout the litigation process.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to evaluate risk and develop effective litigation strategies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Wage & Hour

Legal research

Legal writing

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Oregon Bar

Job description

Position Title

Wage & Hour Litigation Attorney

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking a Wage & Hour Litigation Attorney to represent employers in complex wage and hour class and collective actions and other employment-related litigation throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. This role offers meaningful responsibility across the full litigation lifecycle, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and resolution.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience with substantial knowledge of Oregon wage and hour laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). They are a proactive, self-directed attorney who can independently manage matters, develop litigation strategy, and collaborate effectively with partners and clients.

Salary Range

$197,500+ / annually

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in complex wage and hour class and collective actions in state and federal courts
• Manage employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop litigation strategy for complex wage and hour disputes
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and substantive motions
• Draft and argue motions throughout the litigation process
• Take and defend depositions
• Collaborate with partners and clients to evaluate risk and develop effective litigation strategies

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience
• Substantial experience with Oregon wage and hour laws enforced by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
• Strong experience handling claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Experience independently managing litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Strong writing, analytical, and legal research skills
• Excellent academic credentials and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Active Oregon Bar membership

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Long-term career growth within an established national firm