What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEO Special Counsel position at Ogletree Deakins?
Position Summary
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced employment defense attorney to join our EEO Advantage Administrative Charges team as a Special Counsel attorney. The Special Counsel attorney will focus on handling administrative charges before federal, state and local agencies, including investigation, assessment and development of risk strategies, client interaction and preparation of persuasive position statements.
The Special Counsel attorney will not have a billable hour requirement for this role and will have a flexible part-time schedule with the ability to work from home. Opportunities for a full-time position may be available. Candidates who apply should have extensive experience in preparing position statements in connection with large law firm or in-house practice.
Please note, a writing sample is required to be considered for the Special Counsel role. A redacted position statement is strongly preferred at the time of submission.
This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.
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.
Requirements
Benefits
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. 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 have questions, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika.heyder-seeley@ogletree.com with “EEO Special 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.
We have a unique opportunity for an experienced employment defense attorney to join our EEO Advantage Administrative Charges team as a Special Counsel attorney. The Special Counsel attorney will focus on handling administrative charges before federal, state and local agencies, including investigation, assessment and development of risk strategies, client interaction and preparation of persuasive position statements.
The Special Counsel attorney will not have a billable hour requirement for this role and will have a flexible part-time schedule with the ability to work from home. Opportunities for a full-time position may be available. Candidates who apply should have extensive experience in preparing position statements in connection with large law firm or in-house practice.
Please note, a writing sample is required to be considered for the Special Counsel role. A redacted position statement is strongly preferred at the time of submission.
This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.
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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must reside in, remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
- 10 years of recent experience preparing position statements required, either in-house or at a large law firm.
- Significant management-side labor & employment experience required.
- Superior analytical and writing skills required.
Benefits
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with New York State’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this New York State position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected salary range for this Washington position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work-Wage Range Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Baltimore position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act Transparency Notice, the expected salary range for this Illinois position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Massachusetts Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, the expected salary range for this Massachusetts position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this Minnesota position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. In accordance with New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, the expected salary range for this New Jersey position is between $1,250 and $1,250 per completed Position Statement. 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 have questions, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika.heyder-seeley@ogletree.com with “EEO Special 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.
