Junior Litigation Associate

Sacbar; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Discretionary year-end bonus

New business origination bonuses

Referral Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

CLE and professional organization fee

Attorney mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP in Sacramento seeks a junior associate to join its wage and hour class action practice. The role collaborates with senior attorneys and includes training, supervision, and mentorship to develop trial skills.

Candidates should have 1–4 years of litigation experience, California Bar admission, and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The firm offers a robust benefits package and opportunities to handle diverse labor and employment matters.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of litigation experience, with wage/hour class actions a strong plus.
• Active California State Bar admission.
• JD degree from ABA-accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys in wage and hour class action defense.
• Receive training, mentorship, and oversight.
• Own assigned cases and drive them forward with initiative.
• Participate in other labor and employment matters as opportunities arise.

Skills

Wage & Hour Litigation

Litigation

Legal Research

Written & Oral Communication

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Active California State Bar admission

Job description

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a boutique labor and employment law firm with a nationwide presence, 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 a junior associate to join the firm’s Sacramento office, which primarily handles wage and hour class actions. Candidates with some wage and hour litigation experience are preferred, but others will also be considered. Junior associates work collaboratively with more senior attorneys in defense of cases and will be provided training, oversight, and mentorship. Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills and a work ethic that involves ownership of assigned cases and the initiative to drive them forward.

In addition to exposure to wage and hour class actions, junior associates generally have the opportunity to work on other labor and employment matters as well, including single plaintiff cases, labor matters, and administrative agency matters.

MHS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary range, commensurate with experience.
• Discretionary 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.
• Attorney mentorship program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 depending on experience.

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

• 1-4 years of litigation experience, with labor and employment and wage and hour class action experience a strong plus
• 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
• Strong research 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