Associate

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Year-end bonus

New business origination bonuses

Referral bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

CLE reimbursement

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, seeks an attorney for our Dallas office with 2–6 years of litigation experience to grow in a collaborative setting while handling varied civil litigation matters. The role offers autonomy and substantial client, court, and agency exposure, with mentorship and strong growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have passion for the law and experience in discovery, motions, depositions, and counseling on employment

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas State Bar license.
• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience; employment law preferred.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proactive, independent and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and defend a diverse range of labor and employment-related claims.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel on employment law issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to deliver top-tier legal services to our clients.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a national labor and employment law firm, recognized for its legal excellence and client-focused approach. Based in Atlanta, with additional offices in Dallas, Chicago, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego, MHS has a strong presence across major U.S. cities, providing its attorneys with robust professional development and career growth opportunities.

MHS is seeking an attorney to work with our Dallas office and join the firm’s dynamic and long-established practice of representing some of the country’s largest employers. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with 2-6 years of litigation experience to grow their practice in a collaborative and supportive environment while assuming a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment litigation. This role provides attorneys with autonomy to have extensive contact with clients, courts, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. While some prior employment law experience is strongly preferred, it is not required.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the law and experience in handling various aspects of civil litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, participating in arbitrations, attending court conferences, leading mediations, and counseling clients on labor and employment law matters. Significant litigation experience is a plus including day-to-day responsibility on cases. MHS is looking for individuals eager to develop their skills in employment law, guided by experienced mentors.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Litigate and defend a diverse range of labor and employment-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, restrictive covenant violations, wage and hour disputes, and agency charges.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions, and prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Provide strategic advice and counsel on employment law issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to deliver top-tier legal services to our clients.

MHS Offers a Competitive Benefits Package That Includes

• Competitive salary range, commensurate with experience.
• Year-end bonus.
• New business origination bonuses.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off.
• CLE and professional organization membership expense reimbursement.
• Formalized attorney mentorship program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• At least 2 years of civil litigation experience; employment law experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a desire to work both independently and within a team.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.