Senior Wage and Hour Litigation Associate

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is assisting a prominent AmLaw 125 firm in Houston to recruit an experienced employment litigation attorney focused on wage and hour class and collective actions under the FLSA. The role requires a JD, authorization to work in the U.S., and at least five years of wage and hour litigation experience, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The office operates on a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote; Wednesday is a core

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wage and hour class and/or collective actions under the FLSA.
• Experience interpreting U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division regulations.

Responsibilities

• Litigate wage and hour class and/or collective actions.
• Draft and argue motions, including motions to decertify a conditional class.
• Manage discovery and ESI and provide strategic advocacy.

Skills

Wage & Hour litigation

FLSA experience

Full bench litigation

Motions practice

Education

JD

Job description

Senior Wage and Hour Litigation Associate – Houston

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 125 firm, is seeking an experienced employment litigation attorney to join their Houston office and practice that is growing. The Houston office operates on a hybrid schedule, with three days in the office and two days working from home; Wednesday is a core day when everyone is in the office.

Minimum requirements: Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience litigating wage and hour class and/or collective action claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, along with experience interpreting U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division regulations, rules and interpretative guidance materials. Candidates must also possess 'soup to nuts' litigation experience, from discovery and ESI to experience taking and defending positions, to drafting and arguing motions (including motions to decertify a conditional class.) Notably: our client also values candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The estimated salary range for this position is $200,000 (annually) and may vary depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• JD with excellent academic credentials


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; sponsorship not available now or in the future


• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience wage and hour class and/or collective actions under the FLSA, interpreting U.S. D.O.L. Wage and Hour Division regulations


• Law firm experience will be prioritized, but open to in-house experience; big law is a plus


• Someone who enjoys litigating and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment

About Us

Marina Sirras & Associates LLC is a boutique legal recruiting firm committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments nationwide. With decades of experience and a personalized, relationship-driven approach, we take pride in understanding the unique needs of both our clients and candidates.

We are a proud member of the National Association of Legal Search Consultants (NALSC) and strictly adhere to the NALSC Code of Ethics. Marina Sirras, our founder, is a former President and Chairperson of the organization, reflecting our longstanding commitment to integrity and professionalism in legal recruiting.

To learn more about our team and services, please visit us at www.lawseek.com.