Senior Associate Attorney - Wage and Hour Litigation

Senior Attorney - Wage & Hour Litigation Location: To Be Determined Compensation: $190,000-$300,000, depending on experience Experience: 5+ Years Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Attorney specializing in wage-and-hour litigation to handle complex employment matters, including class actions and collective actions. This role is ideal for an attorney with substantial litigation experience who can independently manage sophisticated cases, develop effective litigation strategies, and provide practical legal guidance to corporate clients. The successful candidate will take a leading role in case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, and client counseling while collaborating with colleagues and mentoring junior attorneys. Key Responsibilities Lead the defense of FLSA collective actions, PAGA claims, and other complex wage-and-hour litigation.Develop and execute litigation strategies from initial case assessment through resolution.Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and motions involving class certification, conditional certification, and decertification.Manage complex discovery, including document production, electronically stored information (ESI), written discovery, and depositions.Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, expert witnesses, and other key parties.Advise clients on compensation practices, timekeeping systems, payroll procedures, and related employment law issues.Oversee expert witnesses and evaluate damages, payroll records, timekeeping data, and other complex evidence.Represent clients in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.Counsel corporate clients on wage-and-hour compliance, litigation exposure, and risk mitigation.Supervise, mentor, and support junior attorneys while overseeing efficient case management and staffing.Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups to deliver effective, client-focused legal services. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar.Minimum of 5 years of wage-and-hour litigation experience.Strong knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), California's Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), and applicable state and federal wage-and-hour laws.Demonstrated experience handling class actions, collective actions, and complex employment litigation.Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.Significant experience managing depositions, complex discovery, and substantive motion practice.Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters and competing deadlines.Proven ability to work directly with corporate clients, in-house counsel, and senior business leaders.Excellent judgment, communication, organization, and project-management skills.A collaborative, practical, and client-service-oriented approach. Compensation And Benefits Competitive salary of $190,000-$300,000, commensurate with experience.Year-end bonus opportunities.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.Paid time off (PTO).Employee referral bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.