Denver - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

NACBA; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) and carve out elections

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Critical care insurance

Accident and hospital indemnity

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Denver is seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to join our Employment Litigation team. This role targets attorneys with 3–6 years of litigation experience, ideally with employment-law exposure, in a hybrid work setting.

Candidates should have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytic skills, and a commitment to client service and growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Colorado Bar admission and JD from ABA-accredited law school required.
• 3-6 years of litigation experience; employment litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team handling litigation matters from start to finish.
• Respond to pleadings and manage discovery.
• Take depositions and argue motions.
• Participate in mediations and draft/revise handbooks and training materials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment law knowledge

Strong writing

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Colorado Bar admission

Job description

Denver - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

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:

• 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


• an employee assistance program


• critical care


• accident and hospital indemnity insurance


• a student loan refinancing program


• life insurance for dependents


• pet insurance