Senior Wage & Hour Litigator (Plaintiff-Side) | Leading U.S. Class Action Firm | Up to $500K Total Package | Houston
- Top-tier plaintiff-side wage & hour boutique (U.S.) — largest firm focused exclusively on wage & hour
- Market leader / trendsetter — runs headline class & collective actions, including matters that have reached the U.S. Supreme Court
- National practice — heavy focus on FLSA + state wage/hour violations
- High-impact work — cases shape legal standards and influence broader labor-law trends (misclassification, unpaid overtime, off-the-clock, etc.)
- Full-cycle ownership — handle matters end-to-end from early stages through resolution
- Culture: collaborative, no micromanagement, respectful and transparent
The Role
- Handle full-cycle wage & hour class actions: discovery, motion practice (compel, class certification, dismissal, decertification, summary judgment), depositions, hearings, mediations, settlements, and trial support
- Focus on briefing-heavy work: draft key motions/briefs while taking an active role if cases go to trial
- Advise clients on strategy; collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes
- Roles available: Litigation Associate, Briefing Attorney, or Remote Briefing/Litigation Associate
- Base salary up to $200,000 (DOE) + bonus potential up to $300,000 (performance-based, tied to case outcomes)
- Total package up to $500,000
Must-Haves
- JD from accredited law school + active bar membership (good standing)
- 5–10 years of significant litigation experience (plaintiff-side preferred for quick ramp-up)
- Proven track record in class/collective actions or complex litigation
Nice-to-Have
- Plaintiff wage & hour or employment litigation experience
This role is perfect for a seasoned litigator ready for influential, precedent-setting work in a dynamic, expanding firm with real autonomy and upside potential.
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