Denver - Employment Litigation Of Counsel

The Denver office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an attorney to join our Employment Litigation team as Of Counsel.  This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 10+ years of employment litigation experience looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. We are seeking the next member of our team: someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment, has a growth mindset, and is eager to contribute to a collaborative community. No portable book of business is required for this opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• First-chair trial experience
• The ability to manage matters independently from inception through resolution
• Experience handling Title VII matters
• Experience with unpaid compensation and wage-related claims
• Experience handling harassment and employment-related claims
• Strong written, oral, and client-communication skills
• An entrepreneurial mindset and interest in growing a practice

Typical day-to-day opportunities include working as part of a team handling litigation matters from start to finish, including responding to pleadings, managing discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations.  You will work with clients on various day-to-day challenges under all employment laws, drafting/revising handbooks, training and similar activities.

We know what success factors are needed to provide excellent client service to our internal and external clients. This means we are looking for attorneys with excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, a demonstrated familiarity with employment laws and litigation experience, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, a desire for excellence, a drive to win, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to growth and client service. Admission to the Colorado Bar is required.

If you are looking for a platform where you can leverage your experience, develop your practice, and work alongside accomplished attorneys in a collaborative environment, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

In Accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position will be:  $295,000 and above.  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.

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 max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).

We are 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. 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.