Employment Counsel-Remote

Ogletree Deakins’ Immigration Practice Group; Torrance (CA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced employment attorney for a flexible remote role that emphasizes full-cycle litigation. This position offers the opportunity to work with major clients in California, focusing on defending employers in employment litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation, excellent analytical and writing skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. This role provides a unique balance of professional challenge and personal flexibility, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned legal professionals looking to advance their careers without the pressures of traditional partnership tracks.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programs

Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat

CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement

401(k) plan

Affordable health insurance

Life insurance including dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare program

Paid parental leave on-ramping program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience required, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Develop defense strategies and manage discovery-related activities.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and argue motions in court.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Legal Writing

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for an experienced employment attorney 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.

Servicing some of the firm’s largest clients in California, 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. This role will be responsible for taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and participating in mediations, trials and 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. Candidates must reside in Southern California.

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

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must reside in and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California.
• Candidates must have 7+ years of relevant litigation experience, either in-house or at 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.

Benefits

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $165,000 and $181,500. 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.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: 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, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at [e-mail] with “Employment Counsel – California” 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. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s