Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Position Summary:

Our Los Angeles office has an opportunity for an Employment Litigation Of Counsel to join the firm’s expanding practice. The Employment Counsel will be expected to perform all the duties of an employment law defense firm attorney, with includes independently defending litigation and providing advice and counsel to clients on employment-law issues. Litigation duties include, but are not limited to: performing legal research; drafting legal memoranda, motions (including dispositive motions), and pleadings; attending court conferences and engaging in oral argument; taking and defending depositions; handling discovery-related activities and investigations; drafting of position statements; and leading mediation and direct settlement negotiations. The right candidate will have a consistent track record of engaging in substantive litigation work (motion practice and discovery), excellent follow-through, the ability to work independently, a customer-service mindset, a passion for employment law, and strong analytical and writing skills.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the  Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.   

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law in California and in good standing in California. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• 9+ years of Employment Litigation Defense experience is preferred.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $262,500 and $300,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. A competitive hours-based bonus is also available. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

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.