Employment Litigation Associate

Position Summary

Our Charlotte, NC office has an opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join a dynamic and long-established practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for associates to provide legal service within a sophisticated practice and assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. The role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research, drafting of legal memoranda, motions and pleadings.
• Attend court conferences and handle discovery-related activities and investigations.
• Draft position statements and dispositive motions, and counsel clients on employment‑law‑related matters.
• Provide legal service within a sophisticated, team‑oriented environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in North Carolina.
• Candidates must possess 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including comprehensive training and development programs, an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, a 401(k) plan, affordable health and life insurance (including dental and vision coverage), flexible spending accounts to offset dependent care and health care expenses, an employee assistance program, a backup childcare program, and a paid parental leave on‑ramping program.

Equal Opportunity Employer.