Fisher & Phillips

Boston - Junior to Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Fisher & Phillips$175K — $210K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of litigation experience
  • Experience managing litigation from inception to resolution
  • Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to handle multiple complex cases in a fast-paced setting
  • Massachusetts Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and respond to pleadings
  • Manage written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
  • Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in mediations

Benefits

  • 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
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Optional benefits like critical care and pet insurance
Full Job Description
The Boston office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. Ideal candidates will bring a desire to grow their practice under the mentorship of seasoned partners and senior associates while taking on meaningful, client-facing work immediately.

About the Role

Qualified candidates will have experience handling litigation matters from inception through resolution, including:
  • Drafting and responding to pleadings
  • Managing written and electronic discovery, including e-discovery strategy
  • Drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions
  • Taking and defending depositions
  • Participating in mediations


While prior employment law experience is preferred, we are equally interested in litigators from other defense-side complex litigation practices who demonstrate a strong interest in developing an employment law practice and contributing to firm growth.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will bring:
  • 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
  • Admission to the Massachusetts Bar is required.


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
  • Hybrid work arrangement


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 $175,000 - $210,000. 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.

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

About Fisher & Phillips

Fisher & Phillips is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1943 and has grown to become one of the largest labor and employment law firms in the United States. Fisher & Phillips has over 400 attorneys in 33 offices across the country. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing. Fisher & Phillips is known for its expertise in helping employers navigate complex labor and employment laws and regulations.
Learn more about Fisher & Phillips
Size
400 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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