Remote Employment Litigation Counsel (5+ yrs)

Ogletree Deakins; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Retreat

Bar admission expense reimbursement

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (dependent/

Employee assistance program

Back-up childcare program

Paid parental leave on-ramping

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins, a leading labor and employment law firm, seeks an experienced employment litigator for a highly flexible role in its Florida offices. Remote work is possible while maintaining an active Florida license; the role focuses on defending employers in employment litigation with full-cycle practice and a lower billable-hours target than partner-track positions.

The attorney will develop defense strategy, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, file motions, and,

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and in good standing in Florida.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant employment litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation and charges of discrimination.
• Develop defense strategy and perform legal research.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, and draft dispositive motions.
• Supervise firm professionals and coordinate with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ogletree Deakins, a leading labor and employment law firm, seeks an experienced employment litigator for a highly flexible role in its Florida offices. Remote work is possible while maintaining an active Florida license; the role focuses on defending employers in employment litigation with full-cycle practice and a lower billable-hours target than partner-track positions.

The attorney will develop defense strategy, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, file motions, and,