Labor & Employment Associate

Ogletree Deakins•Denver, CO

164d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Denver office has an opportunity for an associate with 5+ years of experience to join their expanding practice and assume a major role in employment litigation and advice matters with extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing legal research; drafting of legal memoranda, motions and pleadings; attending court conferences; handling discovery-related activities and investigations; and drafting of position statements and dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, etc. We provide our associates with multiple writing, publishing and speaking opportunities as well as access to robust professional development training programs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Colorado
Meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment
5+ years of employment litigation experience
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Passion for client service and practice development
Excellent academics (e.g., top 25% of law school class)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Human Resources/Management

Responsibilities

Performing legal research
Drafting of legal memoranda, motions and pleadings
Attending court conferences
Handling discovery-related activities and investigations
Drafting of position statements and dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, etc.

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