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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Job ID: a0CUm00003JGo1RMAT

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