Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ogletree Deakins
Job overview
The Employment Counsel role at Ogletree Deakins offers an experienced employment attorney a flexible, remote position focusing on defending employers in employment litigation with a reduced billable hours target.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will develop defense strategies, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery and motion practice, take and defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediations and trials, primarily for clients in California.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $165,000 to $181,500 based on experience and location, with benefits including training programs, bonuses, 401(k), health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance, childcare backup, and paid parental leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California with 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, strong analytical, writing, organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, and be self-motivated and accountable for remote work.
Career development
The role includes access to extensive learning and development resources and participation in the firm's annual attorney retreat, supporting professional growth.
Work environment and culture
Ogletree Deakins values diversity and offers a flexible, remote work environment with inclusion in firm-wide events and a commitment to workplace diversity.
Company information
Ogletree Deakins is a leading labor and employment law firm with over 1,100 attorneys in 59 offices globally, recognized repeatedly as a Law Firm of the Year in labor and employment litigation.
Team overview
The attorney will service some of the firm's largest clients in California, working collaboratively with other attorneys and administrative professionals.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position requiring residence in Southern California, with no in-office work required but attendance at annual retreats expected.
Application process
Applicants should not apply via email but follow the official application process; questions can be directed to the provided contact email with a specific subject line.
Unique job features
This role offers a unique flexible, reduced-hours position without the administrative and client-development demands of a partner track, focusing on efficient legal work with a lower billable hours target.
Company overview
Ogletree Deakins is a leading labor and employment law firm that provides legal services to employers across various industries. The firm generates revenue through legal consultations, litigation, compliance advice, and training programs. Founded in 1977, Ogletree Deakins has grown to over 50 offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico, becoming a trusted advisor for companies seeking to navigate complex employment laws and regulations. The firm's commitment to client service and legal excellence has earned it numerous accolades and a strong reputation in the legal community.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 7+ years of employment litigation experience, especially defending employers in single and multi-plaintiff lawsuits, to align with Ogletree Deakins’ needs for this role.
Emphasize your skills in developing defense strategies, legal research, drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, managing discovery, and courtroom experience including depositions and mediations, as these are core responsibilities.
Apply through multiple channels such as Ogletree Deakins’ official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring teams.
Connect with attorneys or legal professionals at Ogletree Deakins’ Southern California offices on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on the firm’s recent litigation successes or asking about their experience working remotely within the firm.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'employment litigation,' 'defense strategy,' 'legal research,' 'motion practice,' and 'California bar licensed' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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