Wage & Hour Associate Attorney

Adams-; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 205,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Adams- in Denver seeks an Associate Attorney for its Wage & Hour Litigation practice. The role targets a lawyer with 4+ years of wage and hour experience, ready for substantial client contact and responsibility on a sophisticated litigation platform.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school and must be admitted to practice in Colorado. Competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of wage and hour litigation experience.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and Colorado admission to practice.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Motion practice, including dispositive and class-related motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Developing litigation strategy and managing matters through various phases of litigation.

Skills

FLSA knowledge

Colorado wage & hour law

Litigation strategy

Education

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Salary: USD205000 - USD270000 per year

Employment Litigation Associate - Wage & Hour

Our client, a nationally recognized management-side employment law firm with a growing presence in Denver, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Wage & Hour Litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4+ years of experience who is seeking substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, and a sophisticated litigation platform.

Key Qualifications:

• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Colorado wage and hour laws and regulations
• Candidates should possess strong working knowledge of state and federal wage and hour enforcement agencies, regulatory guidance, and related compliance issues.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate experience with:

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• Motion practice, including dispositive and class-related motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Developing litigation strategy and managing matters through various phases of litigation

Candidates should have 4+ years of wage and hour litigation experience, strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice in Colorado. Compensation is expected to range from $205,000 to $270,000, with final salary determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) and other retirement benefits, profit sharing, life and disability insurance, employee assistance resources, supplemental insurance options, student loan refinancing assistance, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.