Ogletree Deakins

Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney

Ogletree Deakins$210K — $275K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree; must be licensed to practice law in California.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of traditional labor law experience.
  • Excellent analytical skills required for complex legal issues.
  • Strong writing abilities necessary for drafting legal documents.
  • Public speaking proficiency for client interactions and courtroom advocacy.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in labor arbitrations and litigation cases.
  • Manage unfair labor practice charges effectively.
  • Engage in collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Conduct union campaign strategies and advising.
  • Interact extensively with clients, opposing counsel, and governmental agencies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs, including annual retreats.
  • CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement offered.
  • Access to various competitive annual bonus programs.
  • 401(k) plan available for retirement savings.
  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options provided.
  • Flexible spending accounts to manage healthcare and dependent care costs.
  • Paid parental leave on-ramping program for new parents.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an experienced Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney to join its dynamic and long-established practice, representing premier local and national employers. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in employment and labor law, with expertise in labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, union campaigns, and related areas. Traditional labor work is a key component of this role.

In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to be part of our expanding employment litigation defense practice, taking on a significant role in litigation with extensive contact with clients and opposing counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive and passionate attorneys who are eager to assume a high-level role within a sophisticated practice. The position involves significant responsibilities in all aspects of labor and employment law, requiring extensive interaction with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. Must have California license.
  • Candidates must possess at least 3+ years of traditional labor experience.
  • Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
  • Strong writing and public speaking skills are required.

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

Benefits

In accordance with California's amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $210,000 and $275,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. A competitive hours-based bonus is also available. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at [email protected] with "California - Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney" 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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