Job Description
Job Description
Wage and Hour Litigation Attorney – Associate or Of Counsel
Location : Denver, CO
Our client, a well-respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Associate or Of Counsel to join their Wage and Hour Litigation team in Denver . This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 4+ years of experience to step into a key role handling significant client-facing work. The firm is open to considering non-partner track candidates for this position.
Key Responsibilities :
- Represent clients in wage and hour class and collective actions under the Colorado Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Interpret and apply guidance from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (DOL WHD)
- Draft and respond to initial pleadings and discovery requests
- Prepare and argue motions , including motions to decertify a conditional class
- Take and defend depositions
Qualifications :
4+ years of litigation experience , with a strong focus on wage and hour class and collective actionsExpertise in state and federal wage and hour laws , including experience interpreting relevant regulations and guidance materialsStrong legal writing and motion practice skillsExperience handling discovery, depositions, and class decertification motionsAbility to work independently and manage complex litigation mattersThis role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled litigator to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and growing practice.