Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced associate to handle meaningful responsibilities in employment litigation alongside a team of seasoned attorneys. You will contribute to complex single-plaintiff matters and help shape their progression in court.

The role focuses on drafting pleadings and substantive motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions, with opportunities to grow within a supportive, growth‑oriented firm culture.

Qualifications

• Required experience includes handling single-plaintiff employment litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and substantive motions.
• Manage discovery and related tasks.
• Take or defend depositions.

Job description

Overview

• The role involves taking on meaningful responsibility in employment litigation matters while working closely with experienced attorneys.
• Required experience includes handling single-plaintiff employment litigation matters.
• Specific tasks include drafting pleadings and substantive motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions.
• The position requires the ability to manage matters with limited supervision and exercise sound legal judgment.
• Experience with wage and hour matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable state laws is a plus.
• The firm's St. Louis office is growing, offering an opportunity to build strong working relationships, contribute to its culture, and help shape its continued growth.