ClientTeam Counsel

Position Summary: Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, has an opportunity for an ERISA 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 remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position.
This role will focus on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than our full-time shareholder track attorneys.
Working with a dedicated client team(s) servicing some of the firm’s largest clients, this attorney will focus on supporting our national ERISA litigation/life, health, disability practice.
This attorney will have the opportunity to defend complicated benefits litigation matters including class actions and single-plaintiff lawsuits in both ERISA and non-ERISA contexts (such as insurance bad faith lawsuits).
In addition to significant opportunities to brief cutting edge legal issues at both the trial and appellate court levels, this lawyer will also take and defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, trial and appeals.
The right candidate will possess very strong analytical and writing skills, a passion for litigation, and will add their enthusiasm to our affable, team-oriented environment.
Attorneys in this role will have the opportunity to handle complex, challenging matters and to provide advice and counsel for sophisticated Ogletree clients.
While this role will not be required to work in-office, the attorney will be included in the firm’s annual all attorney retreat and will have access to the firm’s extensive learning and development resources.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.
Requirements: Qualified candidates must reside in and remain actively licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
3+ years of litigation experience.
Specific experience with employee benefits and defending ERISA and non-ERISA life, health, disability and fiduciary claims preferred but not required.
We are willing to train the right candidate.
Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and dedication to excellence and the highest level of client service.
Due to the remote nature of the position, this job requires a high level of self-motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness.
Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to manage and work collaboratively with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills.
Our attorneys in this group work as a team and the right candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Proficient in Microsoft office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
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 $175,000 and $180,000.
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.
If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika.
heyder-seeley@ogletree.
com with “ClientTeam Counsel” in the subject line.
Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
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.
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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.