Wage & Hour Class Action Associate — Flexible Path & Growth

Ogletree Deakins; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in San Diego seeks a wage and hour class action attorney to draft motions and pleadings, attend court conferences, and manage discovery-driven investigations.

The firm offers two career tracks: Associate with shareholder progression, or Counsel with a flexible schedule and occasional work-from-home. It emphasizes writing opportunities and strong professional development across the firm.

Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Experience with wage-and-hour or class action litigation preferred.
• Ability to manage discovery and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and pleadings for wage and hour class actions.
• Attend court conferences and hearings.
• Handle discovery-related activities and investigations.
• Draft position statements, dispositive motions, and employee handbooks/policies.
• Perform legal research to support filings and defenses.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Discovery management

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Ogletree Deakins in San Diego seeks a wage and hour class action attorney to draft motions and pleadings, attend court conferences, and manage discovery-driven investigations.

The firm offers two career tracks: Associate with shareholder progression, or Counsel with a flexible schedule and occasional work-from-home. It emphasizes writing opportunities and strong professional development across the firm.