Ogletree Deakins - Labor & Employment Associate

Office: Salt Lake City, UT

Position Summary:

Ogletree Deakins’ Salt Lake City office has an opportunity for an Associate to join the firm’s employment litigation practice. The attorney will focus on defending clients in single and multi-plaintiff employment litigation (in court and arbitration) and investigating and responding to administrative charges.

For those with an interest, 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.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. With offices throughout the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico, the firm represents a diverse range of clients and has a reputation for legal excellence and responsive client service. Unlike many other firms, we provide our attorneys with hands-on writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities and access to robust professional development training programs. The firm also offers a generous benefits package to all eligible employees.

Requirements:

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.

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Utah. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.

Candidates should possess at least 2+ years of experience practicing in the field of Utah labor and employment law. Civil litigation and/or trial experience is also a plus.

Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.

Excellent academics are expected.

Benefits:

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.

Contact:

To apply, submit your application via: https://ogletree.com/careers/job-opportunities/salt-lake-city/labor-employment-associate-3-218952/

If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at brittney.padilla@ogletree.com with “SLC L&E Associate” in the subject line.