ClientTeam Counsel

Ogletree Deakins; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly role

Annual all-attorney retreat

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins seeks an experienced litigator for a California-focused, flexible role that supports a full-cycle practice. The attorney can work remotely while handling defense work for employment litigation, with some in-person appearances as needed.

The firm offers learning resources and an annual all-attorney retreat. The candidate must be licensed in California and have 2+ years of litigation experience, along with strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Active and in-good-standing California license to practice law.
• 2+ years of litigation experience (in-house or law firm).
• Strong analytical and writing skills; excellent organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation.
• Develop defense strategy and conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings and manage discovery and motions.
• Draft dispositive motions and related filings.
• Occasional depositions, motion practice, mediation, or trial work as needed.

Skills

Analytical writing

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Client service

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with attorneys

Education

Active California bar license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity in its California offices for an experienced litigator seeking a role with increased flexibility without giving up the challenge of a full-cycle litigation practice. This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position. This role will focus on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than our full-time shareholder track attorneys.

Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm’s largest clients, this attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single/multi-plaintiff lawsuits. Core responsibilities will regularly include, but will not be limited to, developing defense strategy, performing legal research, drafting pleadings, managing discovery-related activities (including motion practice), and drafting dispositive motions. From time to time, depending on jurisdiction and location, this role may also take or defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, trial, or other aspects of a lawsuit that require in-person presence.

While this role will not be required to work in the office, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and will have access to the firm’s extensive learning and development resources.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California.


• Candidates must have 2+ years of litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm. Prior employment law experience is not required. We are open to candidates with strong general litigation backgrounds, including attorneys coming from insurance defense or criminal litigation backgrounds (both prosecution and defense), provided they have transferable litigation skills and an interest in employment litigation.


• Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and dedication to client service.


• Due to the remote nature of the position, this job requires a high level of self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness.


• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $145,000 and $200,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $145,000 and $200,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2026.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at [e-mail] with \"ClientTeam Counsel\" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a \"Law Firm of the Year\" for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its \"Law Firm of the Year\" in the Litigation - Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.