Wage and Hour Class Action Associate

Ogletree Deakins; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health and life insurance

Competitive annual bonuses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading labor law firm seeks a Wage and Hour Class Action Associate in San Francisco, California. Responsibilities include drafting motions, attending court hearings, and legal research. Ideal candidates must possess a Juris Doctor and have at least 4 years of relevant experience in California. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $210,000 to $275,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package, including training and development programs, 401(k), health insurance, and more. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence in labor law.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
• 4 or more years of Wage and Hour Class Action experience in California.

Responsibilities

• Drafting motions and pleadings.
• Attending court conferences and handling discovery-related activities.
• Performing legal research and drafting policy documents.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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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, and drafting position statements, dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, performing legal research, etc. 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. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidates must possess 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 $210,000 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 including 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 on‑ramping program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e‑mail Brittney Padilla at [e-mail] with “California - Wage and Hour Class Action Associate” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.