Mid-Senior Level Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking a seasoned attorney with defense-side complex litigation experience in Boston. The role involves handling matters from inception through resolution, including pleadings, motions, and discovery, with emphasis on e-discovery strategy and depositions.

The ideal candidate will mentor junior attorneys, collaborate with a product litigation team, and contribute to business development while thriving in a hybrid work environment that leverages modern tools to enhance client

Qualifications

• Extensive defense-side complex litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated matters from inception to resolution.
• Experience drafting pleadings, managing e-discovery, and taking/defending depositions.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and motions, and argue dispositive/non-dispositive motions.
• Manage depositions and coordinate discovery (including e-discovery).
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with litigation teams.

Job description

Overview

• Role requires defense-side complex litigation experience, including independently managing sophisticated matters.
• Responsibilities include handling complex litigation from inception through resolution, encompassing 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, and leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials.
• The position involves mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.
• While prior employment law experience is preferred, the firm also seeks litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices interested in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.
• Candidates should demonstrate an interest in business development and long-term practice growth.
• Attorneys are expected to thrive in a hybrid work environment and leverage modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service.