Senior Associate, Wage-and-Hour Litigation - Chicago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (MHS) seeks a Senior Attorney with 5+ years of wage & hour litigation experience, including class and collective actions. The role involves leading litigation strategy, case management, discovery, briefing, and client counseling for wage-and-hour matters.

The firm offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth, with offices nationwide and a strong emphasis on client service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing sophisticated litigation matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the defense of FLSA collective actions, PAGA, and 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 & hour litigation

Class actions

Collective actions

Litigation strategy

Case management

Discovery

Depositions

Client counseling

Legal research

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active membership in state bar

Tools

ESI management

Job 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.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the defense of FLSA collective actions, PAGA, and/or related wage-and-hour litigationDevelop case strategy from initial assessment through resolution, including early risk analysis and settlement strategyDraft significant motions, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions relating to conditional certification, decertification, and class certificationManage complex discovery, including large-scale document productions, ESI issues, written discovery, and depositionsTake and defend depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, experts, and other key witnessesWork closely with clients to understand business operations, compensation practices, timekeeping systems, and other issues relevant to wage-and-hour litigationManage experts and analyze damages, payroll, timekeeping, and other complex dataParticipate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparationProvide advice to clients regarding wage-and-hour compliance and litigation riskSupervise and mentor more junior attorneys and help efficiently staff and manage mattersCollaborate with attorneys across the Firm’s national Labor & Employment practiceMHS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:Competitive salary, commensurate with experienceYear-end bonusComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with employer contributionsPaid time offEmployee referral bonusSalary: $190,000 - $300,000 depending on experience.Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.JD from an ABA accredited law school and active membership in at least one state bar5+ years of wage & hour litigation experienceStrong working knowledge of the FLSA, PAGA, and wage-and-hour lawsExceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skillsMeaningful deposition and complex discovery experienceAbility to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters and competing deadlinesStrong judgment and the ability to communicate complex legal and business issues clearly to clientsExperience working directly with corporate clients, in-house counsel, and senior business leadersStrong organizational and project-management skillsCollaborative, practical, and client-service focused approach