Labor Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ogletree Deakins is a leading labor law firm with offices throughout the United States and internationally. We are seeking an experienced Labor Attorney to join our dynamic and well-established practice in the Greenville, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville, Tennessee; and Memphis, Tennessee areas. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

As a Labor Attorney at Ogletree Deakins, you will have the opportunity to work with premier local and national employers, providing legal services in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires 2+ years of employment and labor law experience, including handling labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, and union campaigns. You will have extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel, making this an excellent opportunity for proactive and passionate attorneys looking to take on a significant role within a sophisticated practice.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal services in all aspects of labor and employment law for premier local and national employers
- Handle labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, and union campaigns
- Maintain extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel
- Contribute to a respectful and collegial office environment
- Attend regular all-attorney in-person conferences throughout the country
- Participate in ongoing writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities
- Engage in professional development training programs
- Work with leading attorneys in the field

Requirements:

- Juris Doctor degree
- Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of residence
- Completed formal studies of labor law
- 2+ years of labor law/employment experience
- Excellent written and analytical skills
- Outstanding academic record preferred
- Ability to travel as needed

Benefits:

- Comprehensive training and development programs, including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat
- Reimbursement for CLE and bar admission expenses
- Competitive annual bonus programs
- 401(k) plan
- Affordable health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care expenses
- Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video
- Employee assistance program
- Back-up childcare program
- Paid parental leave on-ramping program

Firm Overview:

Ogletree Deakins is a premier labor and employment law firm representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Our top priority is providing premier client service, as outlined in our Client Pledge, and it is a cornerstone of our core values. We have been named a "Law Firm of the Year" by . News – Best Lawyers® for 11 consecutive years and were named the "Law Firm of the Year" in the Employment Law – Management category in 2022. With over 950 attorneys located in 55 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico, we represent a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies in the .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Ogletree Deakins, we are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments. We strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm and are an equal opportunity employer.

Join our team as a Labor Attorney and take your career to the next level with a leading labor law firm. Apply now and become part of a collegial and dynamic team that values mutual respect, attorney development, and diversity.

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Comprehensive training and development programs, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, paid parental leave on-ramping program

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Labor Law Knowledge, Employment/Labor Law Experience, Legal Writing, Analytical Skills, Client Service, Time Management, Travel, Diversity, Communication, Teamwork

Juris Doctor

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the firm's website or by email to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor, Licensed to Practice Law, Good Standing in State, Completed Formal Studies of Labor Law, 2+ Years of Labor Law/Employment Experience, Outstanding Academic Record (Preferred)

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