Denver - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Denver seeks a litigation associate to join our Employment Litigation team. The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of litigation experience, with employment litigation preferred but not required, and a growth mindset.

The position offers a hybrid work environment and mentored growth under partners. Responsibilities include handling matters from start to finish: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations; drafting/revising handbooks; client training and related

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of litigation experience.
• Colorado Bar admission and JD from ABA-accredited law school required.
• Employment litigation preferred, but strong general litigation candidates are encouraged.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters from start to finish including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and mediations.
• Draft and revise employment handbooks and related materials.
• Provide client training and address day-to-day employment-law challenges.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Project management

Growth mindset

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

The Denver office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire a litigation associate to join our Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3–6 years of litigation experience looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. Experience in employment litigation is preferred, but not required, and candidates with strong general litigation experience are encouraged to apply. 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.

Typical day-to-day opportunities include working as part of a team handling 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 day-to-day challenges under all 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 a litigation experience, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, a desire for excellence, a drive to win, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to growth and client service. Admission to the Colorado Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be: $170,000 - $220,000. 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.

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