L&E Litigation Associate

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP • Evanston, IL

127d • $155,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense. MHS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and we have over 70 attorneys in our six offices located in Atlanta, Carlsbad, Chicago, Dallas, Sacramento, and New York City. Our attorneys work with some of the largest employers in the United States and have extensive experience providing day to day employment related advice and defending clients faced with any kind of labor and/or employment claim. MHS represents clients in all territories and jurisdictions of the United States. MHS is seeking a litigation attorney with L&E experience to work in our Evanston office. This attorney will become an integral part of our employment litigation defense team and help defend single plaintiff lawsuits as well as wage and hour class actions, work directly with clients on strategy decisions, and represent them at hearings, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
• Active Illinois Bar admission.
• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication 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 single plaintiff lawsuits and wage and hour class actions.
• Work directly with clients on strategy decisions.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, depositions, and other proceedings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Year-end bonus
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical Insurance, with premiums supplemented by employer
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees