Summary of Position:

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. The firm has more than 750 lawyers located in 48 offices across the United States, in Europe, and in Mexico. Ogletree Deakins has been named a Law Firm of the Year four consecutive years by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” In 2015, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Labor Law - Management category. In addition to handling labor and employment law matters, the firm has thriving practices focused on business immigration, employee benefits, and workplace safety and health law. Ogletree Deakins represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.

Our Charlotte, NC office has an opportunity for an associate to join the firm’s expanding practice. The attorney will assist senior associates and shareholders with an active litigation docket.

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.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidates should possess 1 to 7 years of experience in litigation, preferably employment litigation and/or commercial/business litigation. However, recent law school graduates will also be considered.
• Class action experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
• Top 25% of law school graduating class.
• Must be licensed to practice in North Carolina.