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United States
Remote only
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Wage & Hour Class Action Attorney based in the United States.
Join a growing litigation practice focused on protecting employee and consumer rights through complex, high-impact legal proceedings. As a Senior Wage & Hour Class Action Attorney, you will lead and contribute to sophisticated employment litigation, representing employees in wage and hour disputes, class actions, and other representative proceedings. You will manage key aspects of civil litigation, from discovery and depositions to motion practice, oral advocacy, and courtroom appearances. Working across state and federal courts, you will help advance cases involving significant employment law and consumer protection issues. This fully remote opportunity offers substantial responsibility, challenging legal work, and the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes for employees across the United States.
You will play a central role in managing complex wage and hour class action matters, applying your litigation expertise to advance cases effectively and deliver strong legal representation. Your responsibilities will include:
Lead and manage wage and hour class action litigation and other complex employment-related cases.
Handle all key stages of civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and courtroom proceedings.
Conduct and oversee discovery, including developing litigation strategies and managing document production and evidence.
Prepare and argue motions and represent clients during hearings and other court appearances.
Take and defend depositions, applying strong oral advocacy and litigation skills.
Develop and execute case strategies in matters involving wage and hour violations, unfair business practices, discrimination, and related claims.
Represent employees in state and federal courts across relevant jurisdictions.
Collaborate with legal colleagues to advance complex class and representative actions.
Travel occasionally as required for court appearances, depositions, or other case-related activities.
The ideal candidate is an experienced civil litigator with substantial expertise in class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour disputes. You should demonstrate strong courtroom advocacy, independent case management capabilities, and the ability to handle sophisticated litigation matters. Key qualifications include:
8+ years of experience in civil litigation.
Prior experience handling class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour matters is required.
Active license to practice law in Minnesota, or an active license in another US jurisdiction with admission to the Minnesota Bar pending.
Demonstrated experience managing civil discovery and litigation proceedings.
Strong oral advocacy skills and experience appearing before courts.
Experience drafting and arguing motions.
Hands-on experience taking and defending depositions.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case strategy skills.
Ability to manage complex matters independently while collaborating effectively with legal teams.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally as required.
Annual salary: $200,000–$400,000.
Full-time, fully remote position.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off.
Monday-to-Friday work schedule.
Opportunity to work on complex employment and consumer litigation with meaningful impact.