Defense Litigation Attorney

The Fort Lauderdale office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire a litigation associate with 1 to 5 years of defense side litigation experience. More experienced attorneys applying would require at least some portable business. Qualified candidates will have experience with litigation matters from start to finish such as drafting and responding to pleadings, managing discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions, and participating in mediations and trials. Candidates with wage-hour litigation expertise and experience counseling and auditing clients on wage-hour compliance and government DOL investigations is a plus.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in employment law, we are also interested in working with and developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in a high stakes defense-side litigation context. If you have substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, we invite you to apply.

We expect attorneys to have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to both personal growth and client service. We value self-starters with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Fisher Phillips is on the cutting edge when it comes to innovation and technology, and we seek team members who are eager to use these platforms. Must be admitted in Florida.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Moriah Bryant, Attorney Recruiting Coordinator; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits : Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff 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.