Wage and Hour Class Action Associate

Ogletree Deakins; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development programs

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave onboarding program

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins seeks an experienced Wage and Hour Class Action attorney in Costa Mesa, CA. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending court, and conducting legal research. Candidates should possess a Juris Doctor, be licensed to practice in California, and have at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $220,000 to $275,000, a flexible work schedule, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits. Join a growing team dedicated to excellence in labor law.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and remain in good standing.
• 4+ years of Wage and Hour Class Action experience in California.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and pleadings for court.
• Attend court conferences and handle discovery-related activities.
• Draft position statements, motions, and employee handbooks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Wage and Hour Class Action attorney to join the firm’s expanding practice. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting motions and pleadings, attending court conferences, handling discovery-related activities and investigations, drafting position statements, dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, and performing legal research. We are open to an attorney who will join us as an associate (on track toward shareholder) with the opportunity to grow their business, or as a Counsel Attorney (on an alternative track) with a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to occasionally work from home.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor; must be and remain licensed to practice law in the state of California and in good standing. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• 4 or more years of Wage and Hour Class Action experience in California.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.

Benefits

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $220,000 and $275,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job‑related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs, an annual firm‑wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back‑up childcare program, and a paid parental leave onboarding program.

Equal Opportunity Employer.