Labor & Employment Associate

Ogletree Deakins; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development programs

401(k) plan

Health and life insurance including dental and vision

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Denver is seeking an associate with over 5 years of experience in employment litigation. You will engage in substantial client interactions, manage legal research, and draft various legal documents including position statements and employee handbooks.

This role offers not only robust professional development opportunities but also a competitive salary range between $185,000 and $220,000. The position comes with extensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing.
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Top 25% of law school class expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft legal documents.
• Attend court conferences and handle discovery activities.
• Draft employee handbooks and position statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Client service passion

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Position Summary

Our Denver office has an opportunity for an associate with 5+ years of experience to join their expanding practice and assume a major role in employment litigation and advice matters with extensive contact with client representatives and opposing counsel.

Duties include, but are not limited to, performing legal research; drafting of legal memoranda, motions and pleadings; attending court conferences; handling discovery-related activities and investigations; and drafting of position statements and dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, etc.

We provide our associates with multiple writing, publishing and speaking opportunities as well as access to robust professional development training programs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Colorado. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
• 5+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.
• Excellent academics (e.g., top 25% of law school class) are expected.
• Experience in Human Resources/Management is a plus.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $185,000 and $220,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Applications for this position will be accepted through August 24, 2026.

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 “Denver – Labor & Employment Associate” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer.