Experienced Employment Litigation Attorney

Ogletree Deakins; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 238,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Retreat

CLE reimbursement

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare program

Parental leave program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Morristown, NJ seeks an employment litigation associate to join a premier practice handling sophisticated labor and employment matters for national clients. The role involves frequent client interaction with government agencies and opposing counsel, plus providing high-level legal service and leadership within a collaborative team.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctor and NJ license, enjoy strong writing and analytical skills, and have 5+ years of relevant litigation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor, licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Employment litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and pleadings.
• Attend court conferences and manage discovery-related activities and investigations.
• Draft position statements and dispositive motions.
• Counsel clients on employment-law matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Ogletree Deakins in Morristown, NJ seeks an employment litigation associate to join a premier practice handling sophisticated labor and employment matters for national clients. The role involves frequent client interaction with government agencies and opposing counsel, plus providing high-level legal service and leadership within a collaborative team.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctor and NJ license, enjoy strong writing and analytical skills, and have 5+ years of relevant litigation