Description:
The Denver office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire a litigation associate with both a Colorado and California license to join our Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-6 years of experience looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners admitted both in Colorado and California. We are looking for the next team member to join our community, someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment, and has a growth mindset.Typical day-to-day opportunities include working as part of a team handling Colorado and California litigation matters from start to finish, including responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. You will work with clients on various challenges under state and federal employment laws, drafting& revising handbooks, training, and similar activities.
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law (wage &hour is a plus), we are also interested in working with talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena, and lawyers with a desire to invest in their career growth while assisting clients with a variety of employment matters. If you have strong litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, we invite you to apply.
We know what success factors are needed to provide excellent client service to our internal and external clients. This means we are looking for attorneys with excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to growth and client service. Admission to the Colorado Bar and California Bar is required.
The required application materials include resume, cover letter, law school transcripts, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).
We are accepting submissions from search firms.
Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) and profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. In Accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be:$180,000 - $220,000.
