What are the responsibilities and job description for the ClientTeam Counsel position at Ogletree Deakins?
Position Summary
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for a junior litigator seeking a role with increased flexibility without giving up the challenge of a full-cycle litigation practice. This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position. This role will focus on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than our full-time shareholder track attorneys.
Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm’s largest clients, this attorney will focus on defending employers in wage and hour arbitrations. Core responsibilities will regularly include, but will not be limited to, developing defense strategy, managing cases from initial filing to final hearing, managing discovery (including discovery disputes), and appearing telephonically and/or by videoconference at arbitration conferences, routine hearings, motion hearings, and final evidentiary hearings. From time to time, this role may also take or defend depositions, draft pleadings and motions (including dispositive motions), participate in mediation, and perform legal research. Occasionally, the attorney may need to appear in person at the firm’s or client’s offices for a meeting, or at an arbitration hearing or mediation.
While this role will not be required to work in-office, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all attorney retreat and will have access to the firm’s extensive learning and development resources.
This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office
Requirements
Benefits
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $110,000 and $145,000. 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. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2025.
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.
Contact Information
If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika.heyder-seeley@ogletree.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. 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 59 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.
Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for a junior litigator seeking a role with increased flexibility without giving up the challenge of a full-cycle litigation practice. This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position. This role will focus on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than our full-time shareholder track attorneys.
Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing one of the firm’s largest clients, this attorney will focus on defending employers in wage and hour arbitrations. Core responsibilities will regularly include, but will not be limited to, developing defense strategy, managing cases from initial filing to final hearing, managing discovery (including discovery disputes), and appearing telephonically and/or by videoconference at arbitration conferences, routine hearings, motion hearings, and final evidentiary hearings. From time to time, this role may also take or defend depositions, draft pleadings and motions (including dispositive motions), participate in mediation, and perform legal research. Occasionally, the attorney may need to appear in person at the firm’s or client’s offices for a meeting, or at an arbitration hearing or mediation.
While this role will not be required to work in-office, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all attorney retreat and will have access to the firm’s extensive learning and development resources.
This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office
Requirements
- Experience handling single plaintiff wage and hour arbitrations is preferred but not required.
- Qualified candidates must be and remain actively licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of California as well as the jurisdiction in which they reside, if required by that jurisdiction.
- One year of employment litigation experience is preferred. Relevant experience through internships, previous non-legal employment, or with managing a caseload of numerous similar cases (such as class action) may be considered in lieu of prior employment litigation experience.
- Candidates who are looking to reenter the workforce after a sabbatical are encouraged to apply.
- Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and dedication to client service.
- Due to the remote nature of the position, this job 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 $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $110,000 and $145,000. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $110,000 and $145,000. 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. The application deadline for this position is December 31, 2025.
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.
Contact Information
If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika.heyder-seeley@ogletree.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. 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 59 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.
Salary : $110,000 - $145,000
