Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Fisher Phillips; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Denver, CO is seeking a seasoned employment litigation attorney to grow a practice under partner mentorship. The role requires first-chair trial experience and the ability to independently manage matters from inception through resolution.

You will handle Title VII, wage-related and harassment claims, manage litigation from pleadings through discovery, depositions, motions and mediations, and advise clients on day-to-day employment-law challenges, including drafting handbooks

Qualifications

• First-chair trial experience is required.
• Ability to independently manage matters from inception to resolution.
• Experience with Title VII, wage-related claims and harassment claims.
• Proven ability to manage litigation from pleadings to mediations and provide client guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters from start to finish.
• Respond to pleadings, conduct discovery, depose witnesses, and argue motions.
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment-law challenges and draft handbooks.
• Conduct training sessions for clients and staff.

Skills

First-chair trial experience

Litigation management

Employment law expertise

Client advisory

Job description

Overview

• Opportunity to grow a practice under partner mentorship; no portable book of business is required.
• Requires first-chair trial experience and the ability to independently manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Experience is needed in handling Title VII matters, unpaid compensation and wage-related claims, and harassment and employment-related claims.
• Day-to-day work involves managing litigation matters from start to finish, including responding to pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion arguments, and mediations.
• Also includes advising clients on various day-to-day employment law challenges, drafting/revising handbooks, and conducting training.
• The role operates within a hybrid work environment.