Atlanta - Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Optional Benefits

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Atlanta is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of defense-side complex litigation or employment litigation experience. The role involves managing sophisticated matters independently and developing an employment law practice to grow a book of business with firm support.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and advocacy, and a collaborative mindset. Georgia Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of defense-side complex litigation experience
• Experience handling complex matters from inception to resolution
• Strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and respond to pleadings
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and exhibits
• Lead or participate in mediations and trials; mentor junior attorneys

Skills

Advanced writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Collaboration

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Georgia Bar admission

Tools

e-discovery tools

Job description

The growing Atlanta office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation experience. Ideal candidates will bring meaningful background managing sophisticated matters independently, as well as a desire to develop an employment law practice and ultimately grow a book of business with the support of an innovative firm. This is a partner-track opportunity.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have significant experience handling complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including:

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Preparing witnesses, exhibits and strategies for trials, hearings or depositions
• Leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in senior litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:

• Excellent academic credentials
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• The ability to manage multiple complex matters
• A collaborative mindset, and a strong commitment to client service
• Initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and leadership presence
• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth
• Admission to the Georgia Bar is required

Fisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and we value attorneys who embrace modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program

Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is accepting resumes from search firms for this position.