Ogletree Deakins

ClientTeam Counsel

Ogletree Deakins$145K — $200K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active California law license required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills needed.
  • High level of self-motivation and accountability required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Develop defense strategies for employment litigation.
  • Conduct legal research and draft pleadings.
  • Manage discovery-related activities, including motion practice.
  • Draft dispositive motions and other legal documents.
  • Take or defend depositions and argue motions as needed.
  • Participate in mediation, trial, or other in-person lawsuit proceedings.

Benefits

  • Participation in annual all-attorney retreat.
  • Access to extensive learning and development resources.
  • Remote work flexibility available, with specified residency requirements.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm's largest clients, this attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single/multi-plaintiff lawsuits. Core responsibilities will regularly include, but will not be limited to, developing defense strategy, performing legal research, drafting pleadings, managing discovery-related activities (including motion practice), and drafting dispositive motions. From time to time, depending on jurisdiction and location, this role may also take or defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, trial, or other aspects of a lawsuit that require in-person presence.

While this role will not be required to work in the office, the attorney will be included in the firm's annual all-attorney retreat and will have access to the firm's extensive learning and development resources.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

  • Candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California.
  • Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm. Prior employment law experience is not required. We are open to candidates with strong general litigation backgrounds, including attorneys coming from insurance defense or criminal litigation backgrounds (both prosecution and defense), provided they have transferable litigation skills and an interest in employment litigation.
  • Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and dedication to client service.
  • Due to the remote nature of the position, this job requires a high level of self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness.
  • Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with New York State's Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with California's amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $145,000 and $200,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at [email protected] with "ClientTeam Counsel" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

About Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is a law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The firm was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Ogletree Deakins has over 900 attorneys in 53 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents employers in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing. Ogletree Deakins has been recognized as one of the top labor and employment law firms in the United States by Chambers and Partners and U.S. News & World Report.
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