Senior Associate, Wage-and-Hour Litigation - Chicago

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. 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 MHS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Year-end bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with employer contributions Paid time off Employee referral bonus Salary: $190,000 - $300,000 depending on experience. Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer. 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 Strong organizational and project‑management skills Collaborative, practical, and client‑service focused approach #J-18808-Ljbffr Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP