Position SummaryWe have an opportunity for a Wage and Hour Class Action attorney to join the firm's expanding practice. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting motions and pleadings, attending court conferences, handling discovery-related activities and investigations, and drafting position statements, dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, performing legal research, etc. We are open to an attorney who will join us as an associate (on track toward shareholder) with the opportunity to grow their business or as a counsel attorney (on an alternative track) with a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to occasionally work from home.
We provide our attorneys with multiple writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities as well as access to robust professional development programs. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated professional with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. This position can be based out of any of our California offices. This flexible opportunity would allow the attorney to work from home occasionally; candidates must reside in the vicinity of an Ogletree, California office location.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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.
- Candidates must possess 4 or more years of Wage and Hour Class Action experience in California.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
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. 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 InformationIf you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at
[email protected] with "LAX - Wage and Hour Class Action" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
