Of Counsel

Ogletree Deakins • Minneapolis, MN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Ogletree Deakins is seeking an Of Counsel attorney to join its Minneapolis office and established practice representing local and national employers. The position provides legal services across labor and employment law, with extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. The attorney will handle matters including legal research, drafting memoranda and pleadings, court conferences, discovery, investigations, position statements, dispositive motions, and client counseling on employment-law matters.

The role is part of a collegial, team-oriented national employment law practice that values mutual respect and attorney development. The firm offers opportunities for writing, publishing, speaking, professional development training, and collaboration with leading attorneys in the field. The firm states a commitment to diversity in the legal profession and workplace.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor.
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Minnesota, and must meet continuing licensure requirements during employment.
• At least 8 years of legal experience, most of which should be focused on traditional labor work on behalf of management.
• Traditional labor experience is required.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Passion for employment law and the ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
• Attend court conferences.
• Handle discovery-related activities and investigations.
• Draft position statements and dispositive motions.
• Counsel clients on employment-law-related matters.
• Maintain a high level of contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Several competitive annual bonus programs, including performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan.
• 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