Senior Wage & Hour Litigator | Lead Class/Collective Defense

Martenson,-Hasbrouck-; Brookhaven (GA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

401(k) plan with employer matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP seeks a Senior Attorney with 5+ years of wage-and-hour litigation experience to lead defense strategy in complex employment matters. The role focuses on FLSA, collective actions, and PAGA, with responsibilities spanning case strategy, discovery, depositions, and client counseling.

The attorney will supervise junior staff, manage documents and experts, and collaborate with the Firm’s national Labor & Employment practice, offering opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wage & hour litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of the FLSA, PAGA, and wage-and-hour laws.
• Ability to independently manage 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 risk analysis and settlement strategy.
• Draft significant motions (dismissal, summary judgment, conditional certification, decertification, class certification).
• Manage complex discovery (large document productions, ESI, written discovery, depositions).
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, experts, and other key witnesses.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business operations, compensation practices, and timekeeping systems.
• Manage experts and analyze damages, payroll, timekeeping, and data.
• Participate in mediations, settlements, and trial preparation.
• Provide advice to clients regarding wage-and-hour compliance and litigation risk.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and help staff matters efficiently.
• Collaborate with the Firm’s national Labor & Employment practice.

Skills

Wage-and-hour litigation

Class action defense

Litigation strategy

Case management

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Client counseling

Expert management

Trial preparation

Legal research & writing

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Active state bar membership

Job description

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP seeks a Senior Attorney with 5+ years of wage-and-hour litigation experience to lead defense strategy in complex employment matters. The role focuses on FLSA, collective actions, and PAGA, with responsibilities spanning case strategy, discovery, depositions, and client counseling.

The attorney will supervise junior staff, manage documents and experts, and collaborate with the Firm’s national Labor & Employment practice, offering opportunities for professional