OSHA Associate

Ogletree Deakins; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Back-up childcare

Parental leave program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins' Tampa, FL office seeks an Associate to join our nationally recognized Workplace Safety and Health practice. The Associate will work with seasoned OSH attorneys on OSHA matters across industries, including inspections, negotiations, and litigation before federal and state authorities.

The role offers mentoring, direct client exposure, and opportunities to contribute to regulatory advocacy, training programs, and speaking engagements in the OSH field.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required; bar admission in Florida or eligibility.
• Experience in workplace safety/OSHA matters preferred.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational abilities.
• Interest in workplace safety and health law and client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with OSHA matters across industries including inspections, citations, and negotiations.
• Litigate and advocate before OSHA Review Commission, state-plan agencies, and appellate courts.
• Counsel clients on safety compliance, auditing, and inspection readiness.
• Travel to client sites nationwide on short notice when required.

Skills

Juris Doctor

OSH experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins' Tampa, FL, office seeks an Associate to join our nationally recognized Workplace Safety and Health practice group, one of only two practice groups ranked Band 1 in Occupational Safety and Health by Chambers USA, with more than 65 attorneys dedicated to the practice nationwide. The Associate will work directly with experienced OSH attorneys on a broad range of OSHA matters across industries such as construction, manufacturing, landscaping, telecommunications, and energy. The work includes representing employers during OSHA inspections and workplace fatality investigations; negotiating and resolving OSHA citations; litigating contested cases before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, state-plan agencies, and appellate courts; defending OSHA whistleblower complaints; and counseling clients on safety and health compliance, auditing, and OSHA inspection preparedness. Because inspection responses and fatality investigations often require travel on short notice, the Associate should expect occasional travel, including overnight stays, to client sites nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on mentorship and direct client exposure in a high-volume, nationally prominent practice. The Associate will also assist with OSHA regulatory advocacy on behalf of national employers and industry associations, as well as with training programs for client safety teams, in‑house legal staff, and operations leaders. We offer meaningful opportunities to write, publish, and speak, including through the firm's annual Workplace Safety Symposium, for those interested in building their professional presence in the OSH field.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor required. Candidates must be admitted to The Florida Bar or be eligible for admission and must maintain an active license in good standing throughout their employment. Current 3L law students (graduating in 2027) will be considered.
• Experience in workplace safety and health or OSHA-related matters, whether gained at a law firm, government agency, or in-house setting, is preferred.
• Prior work experience as a safety professional before law school is viewed favorably.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities; a demonstrated interest in workplace safety and health law; and a passion for client service and practice development.

Benefits

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.

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.