Employment Counsel

Our Denver office has an opportunity for an experienced litigation attorney to join the firm’s expanding Employment Law Practice. The Employment Counsel will be expected to manage a caseload of litigation matters from inception through resolution while working closely with Shareholders, Counsel, and clients. The role involves handling day-to-day case management, developing litigation strategy, conducting discovery, drafting substantive motions, attending court appearances, and supporting trial preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have a passion for employment law, strong analytical and writing skills, and will add their enthusiasm to our affable, team-oriented environment.

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing. During employment, you must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• 7+ years of Employment Litigation Defense experience is preferred. 
• Experience handling civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
• Courtroom, mediation, and arbitration experience preferred.

Please note that we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2027: In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $255,000 and $300,000. 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. Applications for this position will be accepted through November 30, 2026.

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, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.

If you have questions, please e-mail Brittney Padilla at [email protected] with “DEN – Employment Counsel" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.