Portland, Oregon - Wage & Hour Litigation Attorney
fisher phillipsPortland (ME)
Portland, Oregon - Wage & Hour Litigation Attorney
Posted 10 days ago
fisher phillipsPortland (ME)
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Senior
About the role
Portland, Oregon - Wage & Hour Litigation Attorney
The Fisher Phillips Portland, Oregon office is seeking an experienced wage and hour litigator with five or more years of experience to join our team. Our Portland attorneys defend employers in complex wage and hour class and collective actions and other employment-related litigation in state and federal courts throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience litigating claims under Oregon wage and hour laws enforced by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI), as well as claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Candidates should have demonstrated experience managing matters from inception through resolution and be comfortable developing litigation strategy in complex wage and hour disputes.
Experience and Qualifications: Candidates should have significant experience with:
Drafting pleadings, dispositive motions, and other substantive briefing
Managing written discovery and complex discovery issues
Taking and defending depositions
Preparing for and arguing key motions, including class certification and decertification motions
Developing strategy in wage and hour class and collective actions
Analyzing wage and hour issues, including exemption classifications, regular rate and overtime calculations, meal and rest period practices, payroll and wage statement issues, and final pay claims
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing skills, sound judgment and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Requirements: Five or more years of relevant litigation experience
Admission to the Oregon State Bar
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
Benefits:
Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.
Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email RECRUITING@fisherphillips.com.
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