Philadelphia - General Employment Litigation and Wage and Hour Associate

Fisher Phillips; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) with carve-out election and %$

Job summary

Fisher Phillips' Philadelphia office seeks a Senior Litigation Associate with 5-8 years of general employment litigation and/or wage-and-hour experience. The role involves handling matters from inception through resolution, including class/collective actions.

Ideal candidates will manage matters independently, mentor junior attorneys, and contribute to firm growth by developing a book of business in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Experience with wage & hour matters.
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Leading or participating in mediations and trials.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Experience with wage & hour work.
• Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy.
• Drafting and arguing motions (dispositive and non-dispositive).
• Taking and defending depositions; leading mediations and trials.
• Mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with litigation teams.

Skills

Advanced writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Managing multiple matters

Collaboration

Leadership presence

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Tools

e-discovery

Job description

The rapidly growing Philadelphia office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 5 - 8 years of general employment litigation and/or wage and hour experience. Ideal candidates will bring meaningful experience managing sophisticated matters independently, as well as a desire to grow a book of business. This is also an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience litigating class/collective actions to take on important client-facing work right away.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have significant experience handling employment and/or wage and hour litigation matters from inception through resolution, including:

• Drafting and responding to pleadings
• At least some level of experience with wage & hour work
• 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 skillsThe 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 Pennsylvania State Bar is 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.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.