Associate Attorney / Of Counsel – Wage & Hour Litigation (4+ yrs)
Firm Description:
Our client is a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm with over 600 attorneys across 39 offices in the U.S. and Mexico. Founded in 1943, the firm exclusively represents employers, offering strategic counsel on workplace legal matters including labor relations, employment discrimination, wage and hour compliance, workplace safety, immigration, and data security. Known for its practical, business-focused approach, the firm serves clients across a wide range of industries and is consistently recognized for its innovation, inclusive culture, and commitment to client service.
Position Description:
Our client is a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm exclusively representing employers. The firm operates on a national platform with hundreds of attorneys across offices throughout the United States and Mexico and is widely regarded as a market leader in wage and hour litigation, employment counseling, labor relations, and workplace compliance.
The firm is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, practical and business-focused legal advice, and collaborative culture. Attorneys regularly handle sophisticated, high-impact matters for clients ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 employers across a wide range of industries.
The Denver office is a growing market for the firm and continues to expand its wage and hour litigation capabilities, supported by a strong national platform.
The Role
The firm’s rapidly growing Denver office seeks to hire an associate or of counsel to join its Wage & Hour Litigation team. This role is designed for an attorney with 4 or more years of experience and offers immediate involvement in substantive, client-facing litigation work.
The firm is willing to consider non-partner-track candidates for this position.
Responsibilities
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Litigate wage and hour class and collective actions under the Colorado Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act
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Interpret and apply regulations, rules, and guidance from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division
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Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery
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Draft and argue motions, including motions related to conditional certification and decertification
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Take and defend depositions
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Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced litigation environment
Qualifications
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4+ years of wage and hour litigation experience
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Substantial experience handling class and/or collective action claims
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Demonstrated proficiency with pleadings, discovery, and motion practice
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Experience taking and defending depositions
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Strong academic credentials
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Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
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JD from an ABA-accredited law school
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Admission to the Colorado Bar is required
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Writing sample required (maximum 10 pages, not heavily edited)
Compensation
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is:
$195,000–$230,000 base salary
Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Additional Notes:
Hybrid schedule with three days in office and two days remote
Benefits
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Generous paid time off
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Paid parental leave
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401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
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Life insurance
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Long-term disability insurance
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Employee assistance program
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Optional benefits including critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance
Meet Your Recruiter
Ana A. Bird
Director of Recruiting
