Employment Litigation Associate

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Employment Litigation Associate in Cleveland

Are you a mid-to-senior level attorney with a passion for employment law? Ogletree Deakins, a premier national law firm, is seeking a dynamic and experienced employment litigation associate to join our Cleveland office. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity for Growth

At Ogletree Deakins, we value proactive and passionate attorneys who are looking to take on a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. As an associate in our firm, you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients, government agencies, and opposing counsel. You will also have access to ongoing training and development programs, as well as opportunities to work with leading attorneys in the field.

Responsibilities

As an employment litigation associate, your responsibilities will include:

- Performing legal research and drafting legal documents such as memoranda, motions, and pleadings
- Attending court conferences and handling discovery-related activities and investigations
- Drafting position statements and dispositive motions
- Counseling clients on employment law matters

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

- Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Ohio
- 5+ years of employment litigation experience
- Ability to handle cases from inception to trial
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

Benefits

At Ogletree Deakins, we offer a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys, including:

- Comprehensive training and development programs
- 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
- Access to Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor
- Employee assistance program
- Back-up childcare program
- 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. Our commitment to providing premier client service, as outlined in our Client Pledge, 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 in 2022, we were named the "Law Firm of the Year" in the Employment Law – Management category. With over 950 attorneys in 55 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico, we represent a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Ogletree Deakins, we strongly believe in the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in our firm.

Join Our Team

If you are a talented and driven attorney with a passion for employment law, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at Ogletree Deakins in Cleveland and take your career to the next level. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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Comprehensive training and development programs, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, annual bonuses, 401(k) plan, 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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Legal research, drafting, court conferences, discovery, counseling, writing, communication

Juris Doctor

Interested candidates can apply through the firm's website or by emailing their resume and cover letter to the contact person listed below

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor, Licensed to practice law in Ohio, 5+ years of employment litigation experience

Legal