Wage and Hour Senior Associate/Of Counsel

Our client, a highly regarded national employment law firm, is seeking an experienced Wage & Hour Litigation Associate or Of Counsel to join its rapidly growing Denver office.

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an attorney with 4+ years of experience handling wage and hour class and collective action litigation who is looking to take on significant client-facing responsibilities within an established employment litigation practice.
The firm offers sophisticated litigation work, opportunities for professional development and the flexibility to consider candidates seeking a non-partner-track position.
Responsibilities:Represent employers in complex wage and hour litigation, including class and collective actions under the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).Manage litigation matters from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice and resolution.Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery requests and substantive motions.Prepare and argue motions, including motions to decertify conditionally certified collective actions.Take and defend depositions and participate in other aspects of litigation proceedings.Interpret and apply regulations, rules and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the U.S. Department of Labor.Provide strategic legal advice to clients regarding wage and hour compliance and litigation risks.Work collaboratively with experienced attorneys on complex employment disputes.
Qualifications:4+ years of litigation experience, with substantial experience handling wage and hour class and/or collective actions.Extensive knowledge of the Colorado Wage Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.Experience interpreting state and federal wage and hour regulations and guidance.Demonstrated proficiency in drafting pleadings, managing discovery and preparing substantive motions.Experience taking and defending depositions.Strong legal research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.Ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment.Excellent academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.Active admission to the Colorado Bar is required.Ability to provide writing samples demonstrating litigation proficiency.
Benefits:Competitive salary of $200,000 – $265,000, depending on experience.Opportunity to join a growing Denver office within a nationally recognised employment law practice.Exposure to sophisticated wage and hour litigation involving significant employer clients.Substantial client-facing responsibilities and opportunities to manage matters independently.Professional development and opportunities to work alongside experienced employment litigators.Flexibility to consider both partner-track and non-partner-track career paths.Collaborative working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.
How to ApplyIf you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. xzbcwsv Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.