Mid-Level Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Atlanta seeks an attorney with a background in defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation to join their team. The role requires the ability to independently manage sophisticated matters and a desire to develop an employment law practice and build a book of business.

The candidate should have excellent analytical, writing, and advocacy skills, with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• Background in defense-side complex litigation or employment litigation.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters.
• Desire to develop an employment law practice and build a book of business.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing/advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategies.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and exhibits for trials/hearings.
• Lead or actively participate in mediations and trials; mentor junior attorneys.
• Collaborate with litigation teams to drive case strategy.

Skills

Defense-side complex litigation

Employment litigation

Independent matter management

Book of business development

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Overview

• Candidates should have a background in defense-side complex litigation and/or employment litigation.
• Requires a proven ability to manage sophisticated matters independently, coupled with a desire to develop an employment law practice and ultimately build a book of business.
• This role offers a partner-track opportunity.
• Day-to-day work includes drafting and responding to pleadings, managing written and electronic discovery (including e-discovery strategy), drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses/exhibits/strategies for trials/hearings/depositions, leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials, mentoring junior attorneys, and collaborating with litigation teams.
• While prior employment law experience is preferred, the firm is also interested in experienced litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.
• Key attributes sought include excellent academic credentials, advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills, the ability to manage multiple complex matters, a collaborative mindset, a strong commitment to client service, initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and leadership presence.
• The firm values attorneys who embrace modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service, aligning with its focus on innovation and technology in the legal industry.