Labor & Employment Associate

Ogletree Deakins • Sacramento, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Ogletree Deakins' Sacramento office is seeking an Associate to join its employment litigation practice. We are seeking an attorney with litigation experience, or a strong interest in pursuing a litigation-focused practice, who is interested in representing employers in workplace disputes and building a long-term career in labor and employment. The position offers meaningful litigation experience, including responsibility for managing cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation. Prior employment law experience is not required; candidates with experience in any litigation-focused practice area are encouraged to apply. For candidates interested in a broader practice, the role also provides opportunities to advise employers on workplace policies, employment law compliance, training, and day-to-day counseling matters. We welcome applications from attorneys at varying experience levels, including those with several years of practice who are looking to transition into or expand their labor and employment background.

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 1+ 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 and/or trial experience is also a plus.
• Candidates with experience in any litigation-focused practice area are encouraged to apply.
• Attorneys at varying experience levels, including those with several years of practice who are looking to transition into or expand their labor and employment background.

Responsibilities

• Managing cases through discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Advising employers on workplace policies, employment law compliance, training, and day-to-day counseling matters.

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree