Labor & Employment Defense Associate - Litigation

Ogletree Deakins; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Bar reimbursement

Annual bonuses

401(k)

Health & life insurance

Dental & vision

FSAs

EAP

Backup childcare

Parental leave on-ramping

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins' Orange County office is seeking an Associate to join its employment litigation practice. The attorney will defend 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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required with California licensure in good standing.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in California labor and employment law.
• Civil litigation and/or trial experience a plus.
• Excellent academics and strong writing skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in single- and multi-plaintiff employment litigation in court and arbitration.
• Investigate and respond to administrative charges.
• Advise on employment-law matters, including handbook and policy preparation and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Client service

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Licensed to practice in California

Job description

Ogletree Deakins' Orange County office is seeking an Associate to join its employment litigation practice. The attorney will defend 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