ClientTeam Counsel

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, 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 remotely without the administrative and client-development demands of a shareholder/partner track position. It focuses on efficient, effective legal work with a lower billable hours target than our full-time shareholder track attorneys.

Working with dedicated client teams servicing some of the firm’s largest clients, the attorney will focus on defending employers in employment litigation, primarily single/multi‑plaintiff lawsuits.

• Develop defense strategy
• Perform legal research
• Draft pleadings
• Manage discovery-related activities, including motion practice
• Draft dispositive motions
• Take or defend depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, trial or other in‑person aspects of a lawsuit as required

• Actively licensed to practice law and in good standing in Massachusetts and Connecticut, and in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides;
  New York licensure is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 + years of relevant employment litigation experience, either in‑house or for a law firm
• Experience handling EPLI matters is required
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, strong organizational skills, ability to multi‑task, and dedication to client service
• High level of self‑motivation, accountability for work product, and responsiveness required by remote nature of the position
• Demonstrated ability to manage and collaborate with attorneys, administrative professionals, and clients, including excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm‑wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, and a 401(k) plan
• Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
• Employee assistance program, backup childcare program, and a paid parental leave on‑ramping program

To apply, send questions to eri with “Client Team Counsel” in the subject line. Applications submitted via e‑mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment‑related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named the firm a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years, and it was recognized in the 2025 edition for the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. The firm has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Mexico, representing 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants located in a state where the firm has a physical office may be considered for remote work. The role primarily supports our Boston and Stamford offices.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the Fair Chance Ordinance. The fair chance nominee is consistent with the jurisdiction statutes regarding arrest and conviction records.

Final date to receive applications:
December 31, 2025.