Sacramento - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

About the role

The Atlanta office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire a Business Immigration Associate to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of business immigration experience with nonimmigrant visas (H, L, E, TN, O and RFEs), all immigrant visa types (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, PERM, I-140, I-130, I-485), and immigration compliance (I-9 audits).

• Work as part of a team handling a wide array of workplace immigration matters.
• Work with clients on various matters, and educate clients to guide them through challenging moments with their immigration matters.

Qualifications

• Three years of business immigration experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and time demands.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to personal growth and high-quality client service.

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.

To apply

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 immigration-related writing sample (10 pages max).

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

About the role

The Atlanta office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an employment litigation Senior Associate or Of Counsel with significant employment litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be senior enough to independently lead and manage single-plaintiff employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, as well as wage and hour matters arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state laws.

• Manage all phases of litigation, including drafting, and responding to pleadings, managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy, drafting, and arguing motions, taking, and defending depositions, and preparing matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with litigation teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• 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.
• An interest in business development and long-term practice growth.

Benefits

• Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees 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.

To apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages maximum, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

About the role

The Boston office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Litigation Associate with 5-7 years of defense-side complex litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring meaningful experience managing sophisticated matters independently.

• Handle complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, including: drafting and responding to pleadings, managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and leading or substantially participating in mediations and trials.
• Manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with litigation teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• 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.
• An interest in business development and long-term practice growth.

Benefits

• Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Generous paid time off, Paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve-out election, Profit sharing, Life insurance and long-term disability coverage, Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

To apply

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).

We are accepting submissions from search firms.

About the role

The Cleveland office of Fisher Phillips, an international management-side labor and employment law firm, seeks an associate with 3–5 years of employment or complex litigation experience. Qualified candidates will have experience handling employment or complex litigation matters, including:

• Drafting position statements to government agencies.
• Drafting and responding to pleadings.
• Managing discovery.
• Drafting and arguing motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Participating in mediations, agency hearings, arbitrations, and trials.

Qualifications

• Experience handling employment or complex litigation matters.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to client service and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• The ability to work independently as a self-starter while contributing effectively to a team.
• An admission to the Ohio Bar.

Work Environment

We value work-life balance that seeks to meet the personal needs of our attorneys while ensuring the highest level of client service. Due to our commitment to a collaborative, team-oriented approach, we generally expect our Cleveland associates to be in the office, while recognizing the need for flexibility to accommodate personal and family needs.

Benefits

• Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Generous paid time off, Paid parental leave, 401(k) and profit sharing, Life insurance and long-term disability coverage, Employee assistance program.
• Optional benefits include critical care, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.

To apply

To apply, please submit: A cover letter addressed to Elise Lyman-Hall, Attorney Recruiting Manager, Resume, Law school transcript, Writing sample (10 pages maximum)

We are accepting submissions from search firms.

About the role

The Dallas office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with 3- 7 years of Labor and Employment experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. We are looking for the next team member to join our community, someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment, and has a growth mindset.

• Handle cases independently.
• Experience with employment litigation matters such as drafting and responding to pleadings, managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations and trials.
• Experience with discrimination cases and restrictive covenant issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with employment litigation matters.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members.
• A relentless commitment to growth and client service.

Admission to the Texas Bar

Admission to the Texas Bar is required and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.

To apply

To apply, please submit: A cover letter addressed to Elise Lyman-Hall, Attorney Recruiting Manager, Resume, Law school transcript, Writing sample (10 pages maximum)

We are accepting submissions from search firms.