Senior Associate, L&E Litigation - New York

Martenson,-Hasbrouck-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Year-end bonus

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (MHS) in New York seeks an experienced attorney for its employment litigation defense team. The ideal candidate has 4–7+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for employment law background and active New York Bar admission.

You will lead discovery, motions, depositions, hearings, and mediations while advising clients on litigation strategy. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, a path to significant responsibility, and

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of civil litigation experience; employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active New York Bar admission required; additional bar admissions a plus.
• Experience managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, participating in hearings and mediations, and handling matters before courts and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Defend single-plaintiff employment lawsuits and administrative matters.
• Interact with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and governmental agencies on litigation strategy.
• Manage discovery, draft motions, take and defend depositions, participate in hearings and mediations, and supervise case work.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law background

Strong writing

Client interaction

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

MHS is seeking an experienced attorney with 4–7+ years of litigation experience to join our New York employment litigation defense team. Employment law experience is strongly preferred. This role is designed for an attorney who is prepared to take significant responsibility for matters, work directly with clients on litigation strategy, and play an active role in defending single-plaintiff employment lawsuits and administrative matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial civil litigation experience, including managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, participating in hearings and mediations, and handling matters before courts and administrative agencies. The attorney will have meaningful day-to-day responsibility for assigned cases and regular interaction with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and governmental agencies.Candidates should have strong legal writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated assignments while collaborating with partners and other members of the litigation team. Prior experience defending employment claims is strongly preferred, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace disputes.Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a national labor and employment law firm representing employers throughout the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, MHS has offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego and provides sophisticated counsel in employment litigation, labor relations, and workplace matters.MHS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Competitive salaryYear-end bonus401(k) plan with employer contributionsMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time-offReferral bonus programSalary Range: $180,000-$220,000 depending on experience.Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.JD degree from an ABA accredited law school4-7+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferredActive New York Bar admission required, additional bar admissions a plusUnderstanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) proceduresExcellent written and oral communication skillsExperience in all aspects of federal and state court litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and hearing and trial experienceAttention to detail and commitment to excellenceAbility to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline driven environmentStrong organizational, time management, and project management skills