Senior Remote Wage & Hour Defense Associate (CA)

Distinct | North America; California; Remote; USD 245,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct is seeking a Wage and Hour Associate for a fully remote role from Southern California, offering a compensation range of $245,000 to $270,000. The position focuses on wage-and-hour defense, including California Labor Code, PAGA and FLSA matters, with a substantial exposure to class and collective actions.

Ideal candidates have five years or more defending wage-and-hour claims, a California law license, and the ability to work remotely while managing complex payroll-related disputes and

Qualifications

• Five+ years defending wage-and-hour claims.
• Licensed to practice law in California (Bar in good standing).
• Experience handling California Labor Code, PAGA and FLSA matters.

Responsibilities

• Early case assessment and answers filed before class is determined.
• Discovery fights over sampling and which time records to produce.
• Depositions of payroll leads and store managers.
• Dispositive motions and opposing class certification.

Skills

Wage & hour defense

Timekeeping data analysis

California Bar admission

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited law school)

Job description

Distinct is seeking a Wage and Hour Associate for a fully remote role from Southern California, offering a compensation range of $245,000 to $270,000. The position focuses on wage-and-hour defense, including California Labor Code, PAGA and FLSA matters, with a substantial exposure to class and collective actions.

Ideal candidates have five years or more defending wage-and-hour claims, a California law license, and the ability to work remotely while managing complex payroll-related disputes and