ClientTeam Counsel

About the Role

Ogletree Deakins offers an opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking a flexible role without sacrificing a full-cycle litigation practice. This position allows remote work and focuses on efficient legal work with a lower billable hours target than full-time shareholder track attorneys. The role involves defending employers in employment litigation and charges of discrimination, primarily insured single/multi-plaintiff lawsuits and agency charges.

While remote, the attorney will participate in the firm’s annual all-attorney retreat and have access to extensive learning and development resources. Occasional in-person presence may be required for depositions, motions, mediation, hearings, or trials, depending on jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Develop defense strategy for employment litigation and agency charges.
• Perform legal research and draft pleadings.
• Manage discovery-related activities, including motion practice.
• Draft dispositive motions and supervise firm professionals.
• Take or defend depositions, argue motions, and participate in mediation or hearings as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients.

Requirements

• Active law license in good standing in the state of residence and Florida (if required by jurisdiction).
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant employment litigation experience (in-house or law firm).
• Excellent analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and dedication to client service.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and responsiveness due to remote nature.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams and clients.

Pay

• Colorado: $180,000 – $198,000
• New York: $180,000 – $198,000
• California: $190,000 – $209,000
• Washington: $180,000 – $198,000
• District of Columbia: $180,000 – $198,000
• Baltimore, Maryland: $220,000 – $250,000
• Illinois: $180,000 – $198,000
• Massachusetts: $180,000 – $198,000
• Minnesota: $180,000 – $198,000
• New Jersey: $180,000 – $198,000

Actual pay adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

Application deadline: December 31, 2026.