Description

New Jersey – Junior Litigation Associate


The rapidly growing New Jersey office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Junior Litigation Associate with 1-3 years of litigation experience to join our team. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to grow their practice under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.


About the Role

Qualified candidates will have experience handling 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
• Participating in mediations

While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in 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
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars are required

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Elise Lyman-Hall, Attorney Recruiting Manager; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).


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 $155,000 - $170,000. 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.