What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Litigation & Class Action Of Counsel position at Ogletree Deakins’ Black Attorney Resource Group?
Position Summary
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Our Seattle office is seeking an attorney with 8 years of experience in employment litigation and class actions to join our growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in litigation, working directly with client representatives and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate will also collaborate closely with our Workplace Safety group. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings, attending court conferences, managing discovery-related activities and investigations, and preparing position statements and dispositive motions. We offer our attorneys numerous opportunities for writing, publishing, and speaking, as well as access to comprehensive professional development programs.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Washington. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
- Candidates must have 8 years of Washington employment litigation and class action experience either in-house or at a law firm.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected base salary range for this position is between $200,000 and $210,000. 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.
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, Teladoc to provide 24 / 7 access to a doctor by phone or online video, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.
Contact Information
To apply, submit your application via the APPLY NOW button on the top of the page.
If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at brittney.padilla@ogletree.com with “Seattle – Labor & Employment Of Counsel” in the subject line.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 56 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 and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $200,000 - $210,000