Employment Counsel - Remote and Reduced Hours

Ogletree Deakins • Torrance, CA

26d • Remote

About The Position

Ogletree Deakins is hiring an experienced employment attorney for a flexible, remote role focused on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single- and multi-plaintiff lawsuits, for some of the firm’s largest clients in California. The position offers a lower billable-hours target than full-time shareholder-track attorneys and does not include the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder or partner track. Candidates must reside in Southern California. The attorney is not required to work in an office, but will participate in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and can access the firm’s learning and development resources.

The attorney will handle a full-cycle litigation practice, including developing defense strategies, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, and managing discovery activities and related motion practice. The role also involves taking and defending depositions, arguing motions, and participating in mediations, trials, and other proceedings that require in-person attendance.

The position requires an active California law license in good standing and licensure in the state where the attorney resides. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Requirements

• Remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California and be licensed in the state of residence.
• Have at least 2 years of relevant litigation experience, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Dedication to client service.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness in a remote role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills.
• Reside in Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation, primarily single- and multi-plaintiff lawsuits.
• Develop defense strategies and perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Manage discovery-related activities, including motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Argue motions and participate in mediations, trials, and other lawsuit activities requiring in-person presence.
• Manage and collaborate with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients.

Benefits

• 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 for dependent-care and/or health-care expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed