Phoenix - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

NACBA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Critical care insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Phoenix seeks an employment litigation associate with 2–5 years of experience to handle employment claims and restrictive covenant matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, plus significant exposure to bonus and pay plans, handbooks, arbitration agreements, and HR counseling.

Admission to the Arizona Bar is required. The attorney will support HR clients, advise on employment policies, and participate in counseling initiatives, with a need to manage

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of employment litigation experience; strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with bonus and pay plans, employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, employment policies, and HR counseling.

Responsibilities

• Litigate and counsel on employment claims and restrictive covenant disputes.
• Provide counseling support for HR clients and develop/update employment policies.
• Manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment; work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Employment litigation

Counseling

Policy development

Arbitration agreements

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

Phoenix - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

The Phoenix office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an employment litigation/counseling associate with 2-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience with respect to employment claims and restrictive covenant disputes, as well as significant experience with bonus and pay plans, employee handbooks, arbitration agreements, employment policies, and counseling support for HR clients. Significant experience in labor and employment law is preferred, but candidates with strong litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Admission to the Arizona Bar is required.

• Benefits:

• Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.


• We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.