Employment Litigation Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized management-side employment law firm with a growing presence in Denver, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Wage & Hour Litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4+ years of experience who is seeking substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility, and a sophisticated litigation platform. Non-partnership track candidates will be considered.

Key Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling wage and hour litigation, including class and collective actions under:

• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Colorado wage and hour laws and regulations
• Candidates should possess strong working knowledge of state and federal wage and hour enforcement agencies, regulatory guidance, and related compliance issues.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate experience with:

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• Managing written discovery
• Motion practice, including dispositive and class-related motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Developing litigation strategy and managing matters through various phases of litigation

Candidates should have 4+ years of wage and hour litigation experience, strong academic credentials, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice in Colorado. Compensation is expected to range from $190,000 to $235,000, with final salary determined based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, a 401(k) and other retirement benefits, profit sharing, life and disability insurance, employee assistance resources, supplemental insurance options, student loan refinancing assistance, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance. If interested, please apply today. Call Corey at 720.504.2668 with any questions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.