PITTSBURGH - MID-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

The Pittsburgh office of Fisher Phillips seeks to hire an associate with 4-6 years of employment litigation experience.Qualified candidates will have experience with litigation matters from start to finish, such as:Drafting and responding to pleadingsManaging discoveryDrafting and arguing motionsTaking and defending depositionsParticipating in mediations and trialsThe ideal candidate will also have collective bargaining and contract administration experience, including grievance arbitration experience. Traditional labor law experience is preferred, but not required.In addition to a busy litigation docket, you will work with and counsel clients on various day-to-day employment law challenges, including:Drafting/revising handbooksManager trainingSimilar activitiesWe know what factors are needed to provide excellent client service to our internal and external clients. This means we are looking for attorneys with:Excellent academic credentialsStrong writing and analytical skillsThe ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentCommitment to and empathy for their fellow team membersA relentless commitment to personal growth and client serviceThe successful candidate will be a self-starter 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.Admission to the Pennsylvania 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 (from an ABA accredited school), 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr