Description:
The New Jersey office of Fisher Phillips is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Employment Litigation team. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of experience who is looking to grow their practice under the mentorship of seasoned partners and senior associates while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.Responsibilities include:
- Handling litigation matters from start to finish, including drafting and responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations.
- Advising clients on day-to-day employment issues.
- Working directly with clients and contributing to ongoing relationship-building efforts.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of employment litigation experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong writing, analytical, and project-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset, commitment to client service, and interest in business development
- Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars (required)
Fisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and we value attorneys who embrace new tools and approaches to enhance their practice.
We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, 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.
