Employment Litigation Associate

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm of Ogletree Deakins is currently seeking an Employment Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team in St. Thomas, United States.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the US Virgin Islands. They should also have at least 3 years of experience in labor and employment law, including conducting and defending depositions, representing employers in administrative agencies and trials, and preparing and arguing dispositive motions. The candidate must also have excellent writing and analytical skills and be able to contribute to a respectful, collegial office environment.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive training and development programs, annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, health and life insurance, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program. The firm also strongly values diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

The Employment Litigation Associate will have the opportunity to work with premier local and national employers, providing legal services in a sophisticated practice. They will also have extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and opposing counsel. The ideal candidate will be proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role and developing creative solutions for client problems. They will also have the opportunity to participate in attorney development programs, writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities, and work with leading attorneys in the field.

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal representation in all aspects of corporate labor and employment law
- Develop creative solutions for client problems
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Represent employers in administrative agencies, arbitration, and trials
- Prepare and argue dispositive motions
- Contribute to a respectful and collegial office environment

Requirements:
- Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in the US Virgin Islands
- 3+ years of experience in labor and employment law
- Experience conducting and defending depositions, representing employers in administrative agencies and trials, and preparing and arguing dispositive motions
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Commitment to a respectful and collegial office environment

Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and development programs
- Annual bonus programs
- 401(k) plan
- Health and life insurance, including dental and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- 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

To apply, please submit your application via the APPLY NOW button on the top of the page. If you need assistance, please contact Erika Heyder-Seeley at with “St. Thomas Associate” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is a leading labor and employment law firm with over 950 attorneys located in 55 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many Fortune 50 companies, and is committed to providing premier client service. Ogletree Deakins has been named a “Law Firm of the Year” by . News – Best Lawyers® for 11 consecutive years and was recently named the “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category for 2022. The firm values diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Comprehensive training and development programs, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several 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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Legal research, writing, oral advocacy, client counseling, trial preparation, negotiation, depositions, motion practice, arbitration, mediation, diversity, teamwork

Juris Doctor degree

Submit application via APPLY NOW button on top of page, or email Erika Heyder-Seeley at with "St. Thomas Associate" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, licensed to practice law in the US Virgin Islands

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