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Fisher Phillips
Denver - Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate
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What they do
A Litigation Lawyer, also known as a litigator or trial lawyer, represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.
$152,794 / year median in Colorado
+14% projected growth
Job Description
The Denver office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire a litigation associate to join our Employment Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-6 years of litigation experience looking to grow a practice under the mentorship of talented partners. Experience in employment litigation is preferred, but not required, and candidates with strong general litigation experience are encouraged to apply. 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. 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 a 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 and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required. In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be: $170,000 - $220,000. 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. 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.