Employment Attorney – Hybrid (Alternative Track)

Position Summary
To help with the logistics of your candidate journey, our recruiting process is 100% virtual, though opportunities to meet our team in person are available.
Our San Francisco office has an opportunity for an experienced litigator seeking a role with increased flexibility without giving up the challenge of a full-cycle litigation practice. This highly flexible role will allow the right candidate to work from home without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position. Candidates with In-house legal department experience are desired.
We are open to an attorney who will join us as an associate (on track toward shareholder) or on an alternative track with a flexible or reduced work schedule. Candidates interested in an Of Counsel position are also encouraged to apply.
The position also offers opportunities to provide advice and counsel on employment law-related matters, including handbook and policy preparation, training opportunities, and other day-to-day employment needs.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.
Requirements

• Candidates should possess at least +4 years of California employment litigation experience.
• Ability to propound and respond to discovery, prepare motions, obtain declarations, and assist with all aspects of trials and trial preparation. In-house, civil litigation and/or trial experience is also a plus.
• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
• To support the health and safety of our teams and work spaces, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have received an approved accommodation based on medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice. Please let us know if you would like to discuss the policy or available accommodations before proceeding with our recruitment process.
• Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.
• A mix of relevant in-house and law firm experience is preferred.

Benefits
In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $205,000 and $247,500. 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.
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, Teladoc to provide 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a 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. 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. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 11 consecutive years. In 2022, 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 55 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.