Closing Date: 31st December, 2026

Description:

The Cleveland office of Fisher Phillips, an international management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an associate with 3–5 years of employment or complex litigation experience.

About the role:
Qualified candidates will have experience handling employment or complex litigation matters, including:
  • Drafting position statements to government agencies
  • Drafting and responding to pleadings
  • Managing discovery
  • Drafting and arguing motions
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Participating in mediations, agency hearings, arbitrations, and trials

What We're Looking For:
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong writing and analytical skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • A commitment to client service and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • The ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing effectively to a team
  • Admission to the Ohio Bar is required

Work Environment:
We value work-life balance that seeks to meet the personal needs of our attorneys while ensuring the highest level of client service. Due to our commitment to a collaborative, team-oriented approach, we generally expect our Cleveland associates to be in the office, while recognizing the need for flexibility to accommodate personal and family needs.