Senior Wage & Hour Litigation Lead

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

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.