Associate

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; 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 Bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a litigation attorney with labor and employment experience to join their Sacramento office. This role involves defending single plaintiff lawsuits and wage and hour class actions while directly collaborating with clients on strategic decisions and representing them in various legal proceedings. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and active admission to the California State Bar. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, L&E/employment law background strongly preferred.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency procedures.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

Active California State Bar admission

Job description

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP ("MHS") is seeking a litigation attorney with L&E experience to work in our Sacramento 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. The role involves working directly with clients on strategy decisions and representing them at hearings, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings.

About MHS

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense. MHS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and has over 70 attorneys in six offices located in Atlanta, Carlsbad, Chicago, Dallas, Sacramento, and New York City. 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.

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 Bonuses
• Hybrid work arrangement (generally 3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000 depending on relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, L&E/ employment law background strongly preferred
• Active California State 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

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Law Practice