Senior Associate, Wage-and-Hour Litigation - Chicago

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is seeking a Senior Attorney with 5+ years of wage-and-hour litigation experience, including class and collective actions. The attorney will lead defense efforts, manage complex matters, and shape litigation strategy from discovery through trial.

The firm, a boutique labor and employment law practice with national reach and offices across the U.S., offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar.
• 5+ years of wage & hour litigation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the FLSA, PAGA, and wage-and-hour laws.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Meaningful deposition and complex discovery experience.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters and competing deadlines.
• Strong judgment and the ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly to clients.
• Experience working directly with corporate clients, in-house counsel, and senior business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the defense of FLSA collective actions, PAGA, and/or related wage-and-hour litigation
• Develop case strategy from initial assessment through resolution, including early risk analysis and settlement strategy
• Draft significant motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions relating to conditional certification, decertification, and class certification
• Manage complex discovery, including large-scale document productions, ESI issues, written discovery, and depositions
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, experts, and other key witnesses
• Work closely with clients to understand business operations, compensation practices, timekeeping systems, and other issues relevant to wage-and-hour litigation
• Manage experts and analyze damages, payroll, timekeeping, and other complex data
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Provide advice to clients regarding wage-and-hour compliance and litigation risk
• Supervise and mentor more junior attorneys and help efficiently staff and manage matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Firm’s national Labor & Employment practice

Skills

Wage-and-hour litigation

FLSA & PAGA knowledge

Deposition experience

Complex discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Project management

Litigation strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Active state bar membership

Job description

Description

MHS is seeking a Senior Attorney with 5+ years of wage & hour litigation experience, including class and collective actions. This role is ideal for an attorney with substantial hands‑on experience handling complex employment litigation and taking a lead role in litigation strategy, case management, discovery, briefing, and client counseling. The ideal candidate has developed meaningful expertise in wage-and-hour, class and collective action defense and can independently manage sophisticated matters.

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP ("MHS") is a boutique labor and employment law firm with a national presence, recognized for its legal excellence and client‑focused approach. Headquartered in Atlanta, with additional offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego, MHS serves clients across the country while providing its attorneys with meaningful opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the defense of FLSA collective actions, PAGA, and/or related wage-and-hour litigation
• Develop case strategy from initial assessment through resolution, including early risk analysis and settlement strategy
• Draft significant motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions relating to conditional certification, decertification, and class certification
• Manage complex discovery, including large-scale document productions, ESI issues, written discovery, and depositions
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, experts, and other key witnesses
• Work closely with clients to understand business operations, compensation practices, timekeeping systems, and other issues relevant to wage-and-hour litigation
• Manage experts and analyze damages, payroll, timekeeping, and other complex data
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Provide advice to clients regarding wage-and-hour compliance and litigation risk
• Supervise and mentor more junior attorneys and help efficiently staff and manage matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across the Firm’s national Labor & Employment practice

MHS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Year-end bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus

Salary: $190,000 - $300,000 depending on experience.

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

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar
• 5+ years of wage & hour litigation experience
• Strong working knowledge of the FLSA, PAGA, and wage-and-hour laws
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Meaningful deposition and complex discovery experience
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters and competing deadlines
• Strong judgment and the ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly to clients
• Experience working directly with corporate clients, in‑house counsel, and senior business leaders
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills
• Collaborative, practical, and client‑service focused approach