Labor & Employment Associate
About The Position
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. Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. With offices throughout the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico, the firm represents a diverse range of clients and has a reputation for legal excellence and responsive client service. Unlike many other firms, we provide our attorneys with hands-on writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities and access to robust professional development training programs. The firm also offers a generous benefits package to all eligible employees.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California
- Meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment
- At least 5+ years of experience practicing in the field of California labor and employment law
- Excellent analytical and writing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Passion for client service and practice development
- Excellent academics
Nice To Haves
- Civil litigation experience
- Trial experience
Responsibilities
- Defending clients in single and multi-plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration)
- Investigating and responding to administrative charges
- Providing advice and counsel on employment law-related matters, including handbook and policy preparation
- Training opportunities
- Addressing other day-to-day employment needs
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and development programs
- 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
- Paid parental leave on-ramping program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
