Wage and Hour Senior Associate/Of Counsel

Summary

Our client, a highly regarded national employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Wage & Hour Litigation Associate or Of Counsel to join its rapidly growing Denver office.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an attorney with 4+ years of experience handling wage and hour class and collective action litigation who is looking to take on significant client-facing responsibilities within an established employment litigation practice.

The firm offers sophisticated litigation work, opportunities for professional development and the flexibility to consider candidates seeking a non-partner-track position.

Responsibilities:

• Represent employers in complex wage and hour litigation, including class and collective actions under the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Manage litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice and resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests and substantive motions.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions to decertify conditionally certified collective actions.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in other aspects of litigation proceedings.
• Interpret and apply regulations, rules and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients regarding wage and hour compliance and litigation risks.
• Work collaboratively with experienced attorneys on complex employment disputes.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of litigation experience, with substantial experience handling wage and hour class and/or collective actions.
• Extensive knowledge of the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Experience interpreting state and federal wage and hour regulations and guidance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting pleadings, managing discovery and preparing substantive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Colorado Bar is required.
• Ability to provide writing samples demonstrating litigation proficiency.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $200,000 – $265,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing Denver office within a nationally recognised employment law practice.
• Exposure to sophisticated wage and hour litigation involving significant employer clients.
• Substantial client-facing responsibilities and opportunities to manage matters independently.
• Professional development and opportunities to work alongside experienced employment litigators.
• Flexibility to consider both partner-track and non-partner-track career paths.
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

Our client, a highly regarded national employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Wage & Hour Litigation Associate or Of Counsel to join its rapidly growing Denver office.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an attorney with 4+ years of experience handling wage and hour class and collective action litigation who is looking to take on significant client-facing responsibilities within an established employment litigation practice.

The firm offers sophisticated litigation work, opportunities for professional development and the flexibility to consider candidates seeking a non-partner-track position.

Responsibilities:

• Represent employers in complex wage and hour litigation, including class and collective actions under the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Manage litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice and resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests and substantive motions.
• Prepare and argue motions, including motions to decertify conditionally certified collective actions.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in other aspects of litigation proceedings.
• Interpret and apply regulations, rules and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients regarding wage and hour compliance and litigation risks.
• Work collaboratively with experienced attorneys on complex employment disputes.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of litigation experience, with substantial experience handling wage and hour class and/or collective actions.
• Extensive knowledge of the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Experience interpreting state and federal wage and hour regulations and guidance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting pleadings, managing discovery and preparing substantive motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active admission to the Colorado Bar is required.
• Ability to provide writing samples demonstrating litigation proficiency.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $200,000 – $265,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing Denver office within a nationally recognised employment law practice.
• Exposure to sophisticated wage and hour litigation involving significant employer clients.
• Substantial client-facing responsibilities and opportunities to manage matters independently.
• Professional development and opportunities to work alongside experienced employment litigators.
• Flexibility to consider both partner-track and non-partner-track career paths.
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.