Dallas - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Dallas seeks an employment litigation associate with 3–7 years of Labor and Employment experience to grow a practice under mentorship. The role offers a hybrid work environment and strong growth opportunities.

The ideal candidate must have trial/arbitration experience, handle cases independently, and be licensed to practice in Texas. A JD from an ABA-accredited law school is required, along with excellent writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Managing discovery and drafting/moving motions.
• Taking/defending depositions; participating in mediations and trials.

Responsibilities

• Handle employment litigation matters independently.
• Discrimination and restrictive covenant matters experience.
• Provide excellent client service and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Employment litigation

Trial experience

Deposition experience

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Texas

Job description

The Dallas office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with 3- 7 years of Labor and Employment experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. 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.

The ideal candidate must have trial and arbitration experience and be able to handle cases independently. Qualified candidates must have experience with employment litigation matters such as drafting and responding to pleadings, managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations and trials. Additionally, candidates should have experience in discrimination cases and restrictive covenant issues. Successful candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

We know what 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 Texas Bar is required and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees 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.