Labor & Employment Associate

Ogletree Deakins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Parental leave on-ramping

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins is expanding its traditional labor law practice in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and a minimum of 5 years in arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, or bargaining matters, with preference for relevant experience in public or private sector environments.

The Pittsburgh office emphasizes a collaborative culture with strong support staff and opportunities for career development as the labor and employment practice continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active Pennsylvania license (or ability to obtain).
• Strong analytical and writing abilities are required.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and bargaining matters for public or private sector employers.
• Collaborate with the Pittsburgh office to support labor and employment matters for clients, including Fortune 50 companies.
• Contribute to firm growth and development of the traditional labor practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Overview

• The role involves working with public or private sector employers on arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and/or bargaining matters.
• The firm's Pittsburgh office features a dynamic labor and employment practice that is expanding to meet client demands and prepare for future growth.
• Ogletree Deakins is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters.
• The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

Posting details

Position Summary

Our Pittsburgh, PA office has an opportunity for an experienced attorney to join the Firm's expanding practice in the exciting area of traditional labor law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, including working with either public or private sector employers on arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and/or bargaining matters. We have a strong preference for a candidate with the above-described qualifications, but we will consider others with less years of experience.

Ogletree's Pittsburgh office has one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the region and is expanding to meet client demands and to prepare for future growth.

We feature a collaborative and friendly office environment, top-notch paralegals & support staff, and many opportunities for career development.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Pennsylvania. We will also consider candidates actively seeking admission to the Pennsylvania bar. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidates must possess traditional labor experience, ideally 5+ years.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills are required. Outstanding academic credentials preferred (Top 25% of class).

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

Benefits

• 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 Ali Gardiner at [e-mail] with "Labor Attorney - Pittsburgh" 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.