Litigation Attorney

Ogletree Deakins • Oklahoma City, OK

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Ogletree Deakins’ Oklahoma City office seeks a senior litigation attorney to join its established practice representing local and national employers. The role offers a significant part in labor and employment law within a sophisticated, team-oriented national practice and involves extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

The attorney will provide legal services on employment-related matters, including research, drafting, court appearances, discovery, investigations, agency responses, and client counseling. The firm describes its office as collegial and committed to mutual respect. It prioritizes attorney development through writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities, professional development training, and work with leading attorneys. The firm also expresses a commitment to diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Oklahoma and remain in good standing.
• Must meet continuing licensure requirements for law practice during employment.
• At least 5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Passion for employment law.
• Ability to relate to sophisticated business clients and inspire their confidence.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research.
• Draft legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
• Attend court conferences.
• Handle discovery-related activities and investigations.
• Draft agency position statements.
• Counsel clients on employment-law-related matters.
• Maintain licensure requirements for the practice of law during employment.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree