Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate Attorney

About the role

A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking a highly skilled Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate Attorney to join their growing Denver office. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven attorney to manage complex wage and hour matters and collaborate with a team that values excellence and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage wage and hour class and collective action litigation, including case strategy and client communications
• Draft and respond to discovery, initial pleadings, dispositive motions, and agency position statements
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Interpret and apply Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and U.S. Department of Labor regulations and guidance materials
• Advise clients on compliance with wage and hour laws and related employment regulations
• Work closely with multiple partners across varied case types, leveraging the firm’s free market system to select preferred cases

Requirements

• 4+ years of wage and hour litigation experience, including class and collective action cases
• Licensed and in good standing with the Colorado State Bar
• Strong knowledge of the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act
• Experience interpreting state and federal wage and hour regulations
• Excellent academic credentials with strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions
• Prior experience in a labor and employment-focused law firm
• Strong client advisory experience related to workplace policies and compliance is preferred

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays