ClientTeam Counsel

About the role

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity in its Indianapolis offices for an experienced litigator seeking a role with increased flexibility without giving up the challenge of a full-cycle litigation practice. This highly flexible role allows the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position, with a lower billable hours target than full-time shareholder track attorneys. Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm’s largest clients, the attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single/multi-plaintiff lawsuits. While remote, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and have access to extensive learning and development resources. The position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Developing defense strategy
• Performing legal research
• Drafting pleadings
• Managing discovery-related activities (including motion practice)
• Drafting dispositive motions
• Taking or defending depositions (depending on jurisdiction and location)
• Arguing motions
• Participating in mediation, trial, or other aspects of a lawsuit requiring in-person presence

Requirements

• Must be and remain actively licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of residence and, if required, the jurisdiction in which they reside
• Must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant employment litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Dedication to client service
• High level of self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness (due to remote nature)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills
• Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and applicable Fair Chance Ordinance

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat