ClientTeam Counsel

Position Summary

Working with a dedicated client team supporting one of the firm’s largest clients, this attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single- and multi-plaintiff matters. This role is designed for an experienced litigator who enjoys full-cycle litigation work while benefiting from increased flexibility and a more sustainable pace.

Core Responsibilities

• Developing defense strategy
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting pleadings
• Managing discovery and motion practice
• Preparing dispositive motions
• Taking or defending depositions
• Arguing motions
• Participating in mediations
• Supporting trial and other in-person litigation activities

Flexible Structure

This position offers a highly flexible structure, allowing the right candidate to work remotely while remaining deeply engaged in meaningful litigation work. The role focuses on delivering efficient, high-quality legal services without the administrative and business-development expectations associated with a shareholder or partner track, and it carries a lower billable-hours target than the firm’s traditional shareholder-track roles.

About the Firm

Ogletree Deakins — one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management — offers this opportunity within its California offices for attorneys seeking challenging litigation work alongside greater flexibility. Although the role is remote, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and will have access to robust learning and professional development resources.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of residence as well as the jurisdiction in which they reside, if required by that jurisdiction.
• Candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law in good standing in California.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years of relevant employment litigation experience, either in-house or for a law firm.
• Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and dedication to client service.
• The role requires a high level of self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $190,000 and $209,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $180,000 and $198,000. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $180,000 and $198,000.

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.

• 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.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at Brittney.Padilla@ogletreedeakins.com with “ClientTeam Counsel" 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.