New Jersey - Senior Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips LLP; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips LLP seeks a Senior Litigation Associate in New Jersey with 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. The role involves handling matters end-to-end, managing discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Ideal candidates will bring strong advocacy and writing skills, a collaborative mindset, and an interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth. Bar admission in NJ and NY is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and respond to pleadings and motions, including dispositive motions.
• Manage discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Take and defend depositions; participate in mediations and trials.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with litigation teams.
• Contribute to firm growth and development of an employment law practice.

Skills

Advanced writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Team collaboration

Leadership presence

Business development interest

Education

Bar admission NJ and NY

Job description

New Jersey – Senior Litigation Associate

The rapidly growing New Jersey office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience. Ideal candidates will bring meaningful experience managing sophisticated matters independently, as well as a desire to grow a book of business.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have significant experience handling complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including:

• 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
• Leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in senior litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We’re Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:

• Excellent academic credentials
• Advanced writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• The ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a strong commitment to client service
• Initiative, sound judgment, adaptability, and leadership presence
• Interest in business development and long-term practice growth
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars are required

Fisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and we value attorneys who embrace modern tools and forward-thinking approaches to enhance efficiency and client service.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with carve-out election and profit sharing
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program

Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

The yearly salary range for this position is $195,000 - $215,000+. 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.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is accepting resumes from search firms for this position.