Mid- Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Student loan refinancing program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips seeks an Employment Litigation Associate for its Chicago office. This role is ideal for attorneys with 2-3 years of litigation experience looking to grow under mentorship. Responsibilities include managing litigation matters, drafting handbooks, and educating clients. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a salary range of $155,000 - $175,000. Admission to the Illinois Bar is required.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in litigation, preferably in employment law.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from start to finish.
• Work on drafting/revising employment handbooks.
• Educate clients through learning programs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Commitment to client service

Team collaboration

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admission to the Illinois Bar

Job description

The Chicago 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 2-3 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, someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment, and has a growth mindset.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with and developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent 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.

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

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

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.

The yearly salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000. 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.