Labor & Employment Associate

Ogletree Deakins; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 262,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development programs

Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat

CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement

401(k) plan

Health and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins’ San Diego office is seeking an Associate to join their employment litigation practice. The attorney will focus on defending clients in both single and multi-plaintiff cases while also investigating administrative charges.

The ideal candidate must possess a Juris Doctor and be licensed to practice in California, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in California, in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in California labor and employment law.
• Experience in civil litigation and trial is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in employment litigation in court and arbitration.
• Investigate and respond to administrative charges.
• Advise on employment-law matters including policies and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Overview

Ogletree Deakins’ San Diego office has an opportunity for an Associate to join the firm’s employment litigation practice. The attorney will focus on defending clients in single and multi-plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration) and investigating and responding to administrative charges. For those with an interest, the position also offers opportunities to provide advice and counsel on employment law-related matters, including handbook and policy preparation, training opportunities, and other day-to-day employment needs.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in single and multi-plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration).
• Investigate and respond to administrative charges.
• Provide advice and counsel on employment-law matters, including handbook and policy preparation, training, and other day-to-day employment needs.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
• At least 3+ years of experience practicing in California labor and employment law. Civil litigation and/or trial experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.
• Excellent academics.

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

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 $210,000 and $262,500. 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.

• Robust benefits for attorneys including comprehensive training and development programs, 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 for 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 “SDO – Labor & Employment Associate” 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.