Mid-Senior Level Wage & Hour Associate - Denver at NxT Level

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.