ClientTeam Counsel

Ogletree Deakins; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Retreat

CLE reimbursement

401(k)

Health insurance

Dependent care benefits

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, invites an experienced litigator to join its California offices in a highly flexible, remote-capable role.

The attorney will handle client teams, defend employers in employment litigation, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and handle motions. Strong writing, self-motivation, and collaboration with attorneys are essential.

Qualifications

• Active CA license to practice law in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; excellent organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop defense strategy for employment suits.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings.
• Manage discovery and motion practice; draft dispositive motions.
• Possibly take or defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation or trial as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Licensed to practice law in California

Tools

Microsoft Office

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-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 the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of residence as well as the jurisdiction in which they reside, if required by that jurisdiction.
• Candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant employment litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm.
• 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.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $190,000 and $209,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $180,000 and $198,000. 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, 2025.

• 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
• a paid parental leave on-ramping program

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.