Labor Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

The Ogletree Deakins law firm is seeking an experienced Labor Attorney to join their dynamic and established practice representing top employers in the Greenville, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Raleigh, North Carolina; Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville, Tennessee; and Memphis, Tennessee areas. This full-time position requires a Juris Doctor degree, 2+ years of labor law/employment experience, and the ability to travel as needed. The attorney will have extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel and will be responsible for providing high-level legal services in all aspects of labor and employment law. Ogletree Deakins is committed to diversity and offers a robust suite of benefits for their attorneys.

Position Summary:

The Labor Attorney will be responsible for providing legal services to premier local and national employers in labor and employment law matters. This is a full-time position that requires 2+ years of labor law/employment experience and the ability to travel as needed. The attorney will have extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel and will play a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law.

Responsibilities:

- Provide high-level legal services to premier local and national employers in labor and employment law matters
- Handle labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, union campaigns, and similar cases
- Work closely with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel
- Contribute to a respectful and collegial office environment
- Participate in regular all-attorney conferences throughout the country
- Engage in ongoing writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities
- Access expansive professional development training programs
- Collaborate with leading attorneys in the field
- Travel as needed

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

- Comprehensive training and development programs
- Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat
- CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement
- Competitive annual bonus programs
- 401(k) plan
- Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses
- 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 the United States, with over 950 attorneys located in 55 offices across the country and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm is committed to providing premier client service and has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by . News – Best Lawyers® for 11 consecutive years. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ogletree Deakins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. The firm is committed to diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments.

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Comprehensive training and development programs, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, 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

Not specified

Legal Research, Legal Writing, Client Service, Negotiation, Public Speaking

Juris Doctor

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

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor, Licensed to practice law in state of residence

Legal