Litigation Associate

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP•New York, NY

7d•$180,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a national labor and employment law firm, recognized for its legal excellence and client-focused approach. Based in Atlanta, with additional offices in Dallas, Chicago, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego, MHS has a strong presence across major U.S. cities, providing its attorneys with robust professional development and career growth opportunities. MHS is seeking an attorney to work in its New York City office who will focus on litigating both product liability and employment cases in courts throughout the country. This attorney will help defend burn/fire cases, subrogation matters, toxic exposure matters as well as single plaintiff employment lawsuits. This attorney will work directly with clients on strategy decisions, and have opportunities to represent them at hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.

Requirements

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
5-7+ years of litigation experience with a background in products liability and/or toxic torts
Active New York Bar admission required
Ability to travel
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

Nice To Haves

Trial experience is strongly preferred
Employment discrimination experience preferred, but not required for this position
Additional bar admissions helpful

Responsibilities

Focus on litigating both product liability and employment cases in courts throughout the country.
Defend burn/fire cases, subrogation matters, toxic exposure matters as well as single plaintiff employment lawsuits.
Work directly with clients on strategy decisions.
Represent clients at hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.