Las Vegas - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) and profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Las Vegas seeks an employment litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to grow a practice under experienced partners.

You will draft and respond to discovery and pleadings, argue motions, and take depositions, with exposure to labor and employment law across federal and state courts and agencies. The firm emphasizes mentorship, client service, and innovative platforms to educate clients on employment issues.

Qualifications

• Active Nevada Bar admission required (JD from ABA-accredited school).
• 3-5 years of employment litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft and argue motions and take/defend depositions.
• Represent clients in federal, state court and before agencies (EEOC, NLRB).
• Advise clients on day-to-day employment law challenges and handbook updates.

Skills

Litigation

Drafting & pleadings

Deposition

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Nevada Bar Admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Las Vegas office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an employment litigation associate to join our Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of experience looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. We are looking for the next team member to join our community and has a growth mindset.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions. Experience defending private and public entities in federal and state court and before administrative agencies, including the EEOC and the National Labor Relations Board is preferred. Significant experience in labor and employment law is preferred, but we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with good skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, we invite you to apply. You will work with clients on various day-to-day challenges under all employment laws, drafting/revising handbooks, training, and similar activities. You will also have the opportunity to educate clients through learning programs geared to guide them through challenging moments with their business using unique technology platforms. Fisher Phillips is on the cutting edge when it comes to innovation and technology, and we seek team members who are eager to use these platforms.

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, 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 Nevada Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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