MHS is seeking an attorney with 4–7+ years of litigation experience, with background in employment law strongly preferred to join our litigation defense team. Employment law experience is strongly preferred. This is a role for an attorney who is prepared to take significant responsibility for matters, work directly with clients on litigation strategy, and play an active role in defending single-plaintiff employment lawsuits and administrative matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial civil litigation experience, including managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, participating in hearings and mediations, and handling matters before courts and administrative agencies. The attorney will have meaningful day-to-day responsibility for assigned cases and regular interaction with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and governmental agencies.
Candidates should have strong legal writing and analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated assignments while collaborating with partners and other members of the litigation team. Prior experience defending employment claims is strongly preferred, including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace disputes.
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a boutique labor and employment defense law firm with a national presence, representing employers of all sizes across a wide range of industries, including some of the largest companies in the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, with additional offices in Chicago, Dallas, New York, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego, MHS provides strategic employment-related counsel and defends employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including complex litigation and workplace disputes.
MHS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive salary
- Year-end bonus
- Paid time-off
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus program
Salary Range: $180,000-$220,000 depending on experience.
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications- JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
- 4-7+ years of litigation experience, employment law background strongly preferred
- Active New York Bar admission required, additional bar admissions a plus
- Understanding of current court and employment-related agency (state and federal) procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in all aspects of federal and state court litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and hearing and trial experience
- 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
Skills Required
- JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- 5-7+ years of litigation experience
- Employment law background
- Active New York Bar admission
- Additional bar admissions
- Understanding of current state and federal court and employment-related agency procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience with federal and state court litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trials
- 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
What We Do
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is a national law firm focusing on labor and employment defense and business litigation.
