New Jersey – Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

The New Jersey office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate would have substantial experience litigating wage and hour class and/or collective action. Qualified candidates need to demonstrate experience and proficiency drafting and ideally arguing motions, including motions to decertify a conditional class, and experience preparing witnesses for taking and/or defending depositions. Successful candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to growth and client service.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Must have experience with wage & hour/class and collective action work
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• A commitment to personal growth and high-quality client service
• Admission to the New Jersey and New York Bars are required

At Fisher Phillips, we value self-starters who are excited to embrace innovation and technology in the practice of law. If you have a passion for litigation and want to join a forward-thinking firm, we encourage you 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).

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 $170,000 - $195,000. 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.