Posted 10/24/2025
Job Number: 14517
Mid-Senior Level Prevailing Wage Associate
San Diego, California • Hybrid
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $230,000 - $270,000/Annually
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Job Description
One of the nations most trusted law firms is hiring a Mid-Senior Level Prevailing Wage Associate to advise employers on California public works and federal Davis-Bacon matters and defend enforcement actions and individual claims before the DIR, DLSE, and in state and federal courts. You will run matters end-to-end including strategy, drafting, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation and serve as a trusted day-to-day counselor on wage compliance for public works. They want a self-starter who can step in, take ownership, and perform at a high level in a collaborative, client-first team.
Salary Range: : $230,000–$270,000 / Year DOE
Mid-Senior Level Prevailing Wage Associate Responsibilities:
- Advise companies on California public works and federal prevailing wage compliance
- Defend enforcement actions and individual claims before the DIR and DLSE, and litigate in state and federal courts
- Manage all phases of litigation
- Counsel clients on policies, handbooks, training, and day-to-day employment law issues related to public works
- Collaborate with partners across matters in a free-market assignment model
- Meet annual billables
Mid-Senior Level Prevailing Wage Associate Requirements:
- 4 – 7 years of employment litigation experience including substantial prevailing wage experience
- Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
- Proven track record handling administrative proceedings and wage litigation
- Excellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Proactive, self-directed attorney who works well independently and as part of a team
Benefits:
- Hybrid schedule
- 401(k)
- Firm profit-sharing contribution
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid holidays, parental leave, and long-term disability coverage
Join a great team today!
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