Boston – Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with carve-out election

Life insurance and long-term disabled

Employee assistance program

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Boston seeks a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will grow under mentorship while handling meaningful, client-facing work from day one.

Experience handling matters from inception through resolution is preferred, with emphasis on pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and mediations. Prior employment law exposure is a plus. Massachusetts Bar admission required.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic credentials required.
• Strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to client service.
• Massachusetts Bar admission is required.
• Prior employment law experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• 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.
• Participating in mediations.

Skills

Academic excellence

Strong writing/advocacy

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Massachusetts Bar admission

Job description

The Boston office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to grow their practice under the mentorship of seasoned partners and senior associates while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.

About The Role

Qualified candidates will have experience handling 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
• Participating in mediations

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in 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 in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a strong commitment to client service
• Admission to the Massachusetts 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
• Hybrid work arrangement

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

The yearly salary range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.