Fisher Phillips · 4 weeks ago
Fort Lauderdale - Mid-Level Litigation Associate
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expFisher Phillips is at the forefront of innovation and technology in the legal industry, and they are seeking a Litigation Associate with 3 to 5 years of defense-side complex litigation experience. The role involves handling complex litigation matters from start to finish and requires strong writing and analytical skills.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Hiring Manager
Elise Lyman-Hall
Responsibilities
Drafting and responding to pleadings
Managing written and electronic discovery
Drafting and arguing motions
Taking and defending depositions
Participating in mediations and trials
Qualification
Required
3 to 5 years of defense-side complex litigation experience
Handled complex litigation matters from start to finish
Drafting and responding to pleadings
Managing written and electronic discovery
Drafting and arguing motions
Taking and defending depositions
Participating in mediations and trials
Admission to the Florida Bar is required
Excellent academic credentials
Strong writing and analytical skills
The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
A collaborative mindset, empathy for teammates, and a commitment to client service
Initiative, sound judgment, and adaptability
Preferred
Experience in wage-and-hour litigation and counseling clients on wage-and-hour compliance and Department of Labor investigations
Prior employment law experience
Strong litigators who bring excellent skills from other complex defense-side litigation contexts and demonstrate a genuine interest in developing an employment law practice
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision benefits
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) and carve out election
Profit sharing
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Optional benefits such as critical care
Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
Student loan refinancing program
Life insurance for dependents
Pet insurance
Company
Fisher Phillips
Fisher Phillips is a law firm that offers legal assistance in a wide range of labor and employment issues, as well as counseling services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Danielle Hultenius Moore
Partner and member of the Management Committee at Fisher Phillips
Dennis Cuneo
Partner
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