St. Louis – Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its growing St. Louis office. This is an excellent opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in employment litigation matters while working closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. As part of a growing office, you will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships, contribute to the office’s culture, and help shape its continued growth.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience drafting pleadings and substantive motions, managing discovery, and taking or defending depositions
• The ability to manage matters with limited supervision and exercise sound legal judgment
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong case-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and keep clients informed
• Excellent academic credentials
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients

Experience with wage and hour matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable state laws is a plus.

A JD from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Missouri Bar are required. Admission to the Illinois Bar is a plus.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, a 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 not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for attorneys 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. Optional benefits include critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.