Senior FLSA Litigation Attorney — Wage & Hour Class Actions

Orion Placement; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in the United States seeks an experienced litigator to lead FLSA collective actions and Rule 23 class actions from intake to resolution. You will manage complex federal litigation across multiple jurisdictions, conducting investigations and client interviews to develop strong cases.

The role requires a J.D. with active bar admission and 5+ years of substantive federal court FLSA experience. Senior candidates with depth in FLSA and federal trial work are preferred.

Qualifications

• J.D. with active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (multi-state strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of substantive federal court FLSA litigation experience — plaintiff-side or in-house/solo backgrounds welcome for the right candidate.
• Demonstrated experience with collective certification, class certification, and class motion practice.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong ability to manage complex caseloads independently while working collaboratively.
• Willingness and ability to handle cases nationwide.
• Senior-level candidates strongly preferred, particularly those with FLSA depth and federal trial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead FLSA collective actions and Rule 23 class actions from intake through resolution, managing all phases of federal court litigation
• Conduct fact investigations and client interviews in collaboration with our intake team to build strong, well‑developed cases from day one
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, pretrial submissions, and discovery across multiple jurisdictions
• Take and defend depositions and represent clients at court hearings and oral arguments
• Develop damages models alongside experts and consultants to maximize recovery for clients
• Drive strategic settlement discussions, including mediation and direct negotiation with opposing counsel
• Contribute to firm thought leadership through articles, CLEs, and webinars that raise your profile and the firm's
• Manage a dynamic caseload with urgency and strategic precision, working independently while collaborating with a high‑performing team

Skills

FLSA litigation

Deposition & discovery

Legal writing & advocacy

Multi-state practice

Case management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Confidential Employer in the United States seeks an experienced litigator to lead FLSA collective actions and Rule 23 class actions from intake to resolution. You will manage complex federal litigation across multiple jurisdictions, conducting investigations and client interviews to develop strong cases.

The role requires a J.D. with active bar admission and 5+ years of substantive federal court FLSA experience. Senior candidates with depth in FLSA and federal trial work are preferred.