New Jersey – Senior Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; New Jersey; On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with profit sharing

Life insurance and long-term disability

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is looking for a Senior Litigation Associate in its New Jersey office. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience and will manage sophisticated matters independently while contributing to the firm's growth.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and mentoring junior attorneys. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a competitive salary range of $195,000 - $215,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of defense-side complex litigation experience.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to pleadings.
• Manage written and electronic discovery.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations and trials.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Drafting pleadings

E-discovery management

Leading mediations and trials

Advanced writing skills

Analytical skills

Client service commitment

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Admission to New Jersey and New York Bars

Job description

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 is required

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.