Denver - Employment Litigation Mid to Senior Associate with Utah and Colorado License

Fisher Phillips; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Denver seeks a mid to senior level litigation associate licensed in Utah and Colorado to join our Employment Litigation team. Based in Denver, this role offers hybrid work and mentorship from seasoned partners.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of employment litigation, trial experience, and the ability to manage matters from inception through resolution, including handling Title VII, wage-related, and harassment claims.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Colorado and Utah bar admission required; JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Trial and evidentiary hearing experience.
• Ability to manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Experience handling Title VII matters.
• Experience with unpaid compensation and wage-related claims.
• Experience handling harassment and employment-related claims.
• Strong written, oral, and client-communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and growth orientation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team handling Colorado and Utah litigation matters from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations.
• Drafting and revising handbooks, training materials, and related employment guidance.
• Collaborate with clients to address challenges under state and federal employment laws.

Skills

Employment litigation

Trial experience

Independent matter management

Title VII experience

Wage-related claims

Harassment claims

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) - ABA-accredited

Job description

The Denver office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire a mid to senior level litigation associate licensed in Utah and Colorado to join our Employment Litigation team. This position will be based in Denver. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 6+ years of employment litigation experience who is looking to grow their practice under the mentorship of talented partners. We are seeking the next member of our team: someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment, has a growth mindset, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative community.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6+ years of employment litigation experience
• Trial experience/ evidentiary hearing experience
• The ability to manage matters independently from inception through resolution
• Experience handling Title VII matters
• Experience with unpaid compensation and wage-related claims
• Experience handling harassment and employment-related claims
• Strong written, oral, and client-communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in growing a practice

Typical day-to-day opportunities include working as part of a team handling Colorado and Utah litigation matters from start to finish, including responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations. You will work with clients on various challenges under state and federal employment laws, drafting& revising handbooks, training, and similar activities.

We know what success 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, a demonstrated familiarity with employment laws and litigation experience, 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 Colorado Bar and Utah Bar is required, and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.

If you are looking for a platform where you can leverage your experience, develop your practice, and work alongside accomplished attorneys in a collaborative environment, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position will be: $250,000 - $350,000. 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.

The required application materials include resume, cover letter, law school transcripts, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

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