Wage & Hour Class Action Defense Associate

Ogletree Deakins; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Portland seeks a Wage and Hour Class Action Associate to defend employers in complex state and federal wage-and-hour matters, including misclassification and overtime claims.

You will work on high-stakes litigation, manage discovery, draft motions, and advise clients on regulatory risk, with mentorship from a national labor and employment team.

This role offers exposure to class action practice across jurisdictions and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in wage and hour litigation and class action defense.
• Strong research and writing skills in a litigation context.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment statutes.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in wage and hour class and collective actions.
• Manage discovery and dispositive motions from filing to resolution.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and risk management.

Skills

Wage & Hour Law

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar Admission

Job description

Ogletree Deakins in Portland seeks a Wage and Hour Class Action Associate to defend employers in complex state and federal wage-and-hour matters, including misclassification and overtime claims.

You will work on high-stakes litigation, manage discovery, draft motions, and advise clients on regulatory risk, with mentorship from a national labor and employment team.

This role offers exposure to class action practice across jurisdictions and opportunities for growth.