What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney - Wage & Hour position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a prominent nationwide plaintiff's law firm, is seeking a Wage and Hour Associate to join their team in New Jersey or Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex litigation cases and make a meaningful impact for employees facing labor violations.
What You'll Do as the Wage and Hour Associate:
- Evaluate and initiate new cases, developing strategies to advance and resolve them
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and briefs
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and courts
- Analyze complex data for damage models and time audits
- Negotiate settlements and prepare motions for approval
- Develop expert-level knowledge in FLSA and other niche areas
- Manage multiple cases efficiently while adhering to firm protocols
Must-Haves as the Wage and Hour Associate:
- 3 years of experience in plaintiff-side litigation
- Experience with FLSA and analogous state wage-and-hour laws
- Strong writing and research skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently
- Proactive approach to pushing cases forward and meeting deadlines
- Bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
- Willingness to work full-time from offices in New Jersey or Pennsylvania
Nice-To-Haves as the Wage and Hour Associate:
- Background in class/collective actions
- Federal court practice experience
- Familiarity with client intake/retention processes
Our Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation package including bonuses
- Generous pension and 401K benefits
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity to work on high-profile, meaningful cases
- Elevated sense of responsibility and rapid career growth
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000
