Ogletree Deakins

Labor & Employment Associate

Ogletree Deakins$220K — $262K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in California.
  • Minimum of 5 years in California labor and employment law.
  • Experience in civil litigation and/or trial preferred.
  • Strong analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent academic background.

Responsibilities

  • Defend clients in employment litigation cases in court and arbitration.
  • Investigate and respond to administrative charges.
  • Provide legal advice on employment law matters such as policy preparation.
  • Conduct training sessions on employment law.
  • Support day-to-day employment-related queries for clients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual Attorney Retreat.
  • CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
  • Various competitive annual bonus programs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan offering.
  • Affordable health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins' Orange County office has an opportunity for an Associate to join the firm's employment litigation practice. The attorney will focus on defending clients in single and multi-plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration) and investigating and responding to administrative charges. For those with an interest, the position also offers opportunities to provide advice and counsel on employment law-related matters, including handbook and policy preparation, training opportunities, and other day-to-day employment needs.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
  • Candidates should possess at least 5+ years of experience practicing in the field of California labor and employment law. Civil litigation and/or trial experience is also a plus.
  • Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.
  • Excellent academics are expected.

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 $220,000 and $262,500. 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.

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 "ORA - Labor & Employment Associate " 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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