Associate, Wage & Hour / Class & PAGA Litigation - California

Job Details: Job Location: Sacramento

• Sacramento, CA, Education Level: Juris Doctor Degree, Salary Range: $150000.00 - $185000.00Salary/year, Job Category: Legal, MHS is seeking an associate with 1-4 years of litigation experience, to primarily handle wage and hour class actions. Candidates with some wage and hour litigation experience are preferred, but others will also be considered. Junior associates work collaboratively with more senior attorneys in defense of cases and will be provided training, oversight, and mentorship. In addition to exposure to wage and hour class actions, junior associates generally have the opportunity to work on other labor and employment matters as well, including single plaintiff cases, labor matters, and administrative agency matters. Successful candidates will have excellent written and oral communication skills and a work ethic that involves ownership of assigned cases and the initiative to drive them forward. Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP (“MHS”) is a boutique labor and employment law firm with a nationwide presence, recognized for its legal excellence and client-focused approach. Based in Atlanta, with additional offices in Chicago, Dallas, 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 offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Competitive salary range, commensurate with experience Year-end bonus New business origination bonuses Employee referral bonus program Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with employer contributions Paid time off Professional development opportunities CLE and professional organization membership expense reimbursement Attorney mentorship program Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 depending on experience. Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

1-4 years of litigation experience, with labor and employment and wage and hour class action experience a strong plus Active California State 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 Strong legal analysis and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills