Associate

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Year-end bonus

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time-off

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is seeking a litigation attorney with labor and employment experience for its Evanston office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of litigation experience, an active Illinois Bar admission, and a JD from an ABA accredited law school. This role involves defending clients in employment-related lawsuits and working closely on strategy decisions.

The firm offers a competitive salary, year-end bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits. MHS is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of court and employment-related procedures.

Responsibilities

• Defend single plaintiff lawsuits and wage and hour class actions.
• Work directly with clients on strategy decisions.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law background

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

Active Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Evanston, IL 60202

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $155,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Category: Legal

MHS is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense. MHS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and we have over 70 attorneys in our seven offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego. Our attorneys work with some of the largest employers in the United States and have extensive experience providing day-to-day employment related advice and defending clients faced with any kind of labor and/or employment claim. MHS represents clients in all territories and jurisdictions of the United States.

Position

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is seeking a litigation attorney with L&E experience to work in our Evanston office. This attorney will become an integral part of our employment litigation defense team and help defend single plaintiff lawsuits as well as wage and hour class actions, work directly with clients on strategy decisions, and represent them at hearings, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Year-end bonus
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical Insurance, with premiums supplemented by employer
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
• Active Illinois Bar admission
• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills

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