Senior Litigation Attorney

Sacbar; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 fees

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP in Sacramento seeks a senior associate and/or of counsel to defend wage and hour class and PAGA actions. Requires extensive wage/hour litigation experience, strong writing and analysis skills, and a collaborative approach within the Sacramento office.

Hybrid arrangements are acceptable, with possible remote consideration for strong candidates. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and career

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wage and hour litigation experience, including significant class and PAGA litigation.
• Active California State Bar admission.
• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Defend wage and hour class and PAGA actions in Sacramento.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and handle advanced tasks.
• Collaborate with the Sacramento team on matters.
• May work fully remotely depending on experience level.

Skills

Wage & hour litigation

Class action litigation

PAGA litigation

Legal writing

Analytical reasoning

Research skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

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 national 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 senior associate and/or of counsel to join the firm’s Sacramento office, primarily defending wage and hour class and PAGA actions. Candidates must have significant experience litigating wage and hour class and PAGA claims and must have excellent writing and legal analysis skills. Attorneys in the Sacramento office generally work collaboratively as a team on class and PAGA matters, and the expectation is for a senior associate and/or of counsel to be able to provide meaningful contribution to strategic decision-making and handling of advanced tasks.

Hybrid work arrangements are acceptable. A fully remote position may be considered depending on demonstrated experience level.

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

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

• 5+ years of wage and hour litigation experience, including significant class and PAGA litigation
• Active California State Bar admission
• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
• 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