Senior Associate, Wage-and-Hour Litigation - Chicago

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr