Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate - Denver

NxT Level

Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate - Denver

Denver, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 actions
    • Expertise in state and federal wage and hour laws, including experience interpreting relevant regulations and guidance materials
    • Strong legal writing and motion practice skills
    • Experience handling discovery, depositions, and class decertification motions
    • Ability to work independently and manage complex litigation matters

    This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled litigator to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and growing practice.