Labor and Employment Class Action Associate

About the role

We are a full service law firm with a nationally respected labor and employment practice handling complex workplace disputes. Our attorneys are recognized for excellence in employment litigation and class action defense. We offer a supportive, collegial environment where associates gain meaningful responsibility and grow alongside experienced practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of class and collective action litigation under supervision, including developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, and responding to dispositive motions.
• Lead and coordinate fact and expert discovery, prepare and respond to written discovery, handle meet-and-confers, manage document review and privilege logs, and work with vendors and e-discovery teams.
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives; prepare witnesses and assist with deposition strategy and follow-up.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, decertification or decertification opposition papers, class certification briefs, and appellate filings as needed.
• Counsel clients on litigation exposure and risk management, craft mitigation and settlement strategies, and participate in negotiation and mediation sessions.
• Work closely with colleagues across the labor and employment practice to advise clients on wage-and-hour compliance, policies, and audits that affect class liability and defenses.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior associates and paralegals; manage staffing, budgets, and timelines on complex matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular updates, practical legal advice, and clear cost expectations while advancing strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience as an attorney, with substantial experience in class, collective, or multi-plaintiff employment litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated courtroom and motion practice experience, including drafting and arguing dispositive motions, class certification/decertification papers, and appellate briefs.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail in drafting complex legal documents and managing discovery and evidentiary issues.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms, document review workflows, and coordinating with litigation support teams.
• Able to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Nice-to-have: direct experience or substantial familiarity with labor and employment law, class action procedures, wage-and-hour litigation, and related compliance counseling.
• Proven client service orientation, strong organizational skills, and demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience on litigation teams.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Hybrid schedule