Senior Litigation Attorney - Wage & Hour & Class Actions (MN)

Lawyers for Justice; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance Based Bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice seeks a Minnesota-licensed Senior Attorney to manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. You will also provide guidance and oversight to associate attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in complex or class action litigation, is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minnesota bar license or pending admission in Minnesota.
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience, including discovery, oral advocacy and motions.
• Experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-hour matters is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a caseload of wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies.
• Provide guidance and oversight to associate attorneys.
• Develop case strategy; conduct and respond to complex discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue dispositive and class certification motions; lead settlement negotiations.
• Appear in court for hearings and trial; mentor junior attorneys on litigation best practices.

Skills

Wage-and-hour litigation

Class actions

Oral advocacy

Discovery management

Mentoring

Job description

Lawyers for Justice seeks a Minnesota-licensed Senior Attorney to manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal wage-and-hour, class, and representative actions against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. You will also provide guidance and oversight to associate attorneys.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in complex or class action litigation, is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients. Travel may be required.