Litigation Attorneys – Los Angeles (West Los Angeles)

Ogletree Deakins is interested in connecting with experienced attorneys as we continue to grow our presence across the Greater Los Angeles market. We are particularly interested in attorneys based in West Los Angeles or interested in opportunities in that area.

While prior labor and employment experience is preferred, we are also interested in attorneys with strong civil litigation backgrounds, including insurance defense attorneys seeking to apply their litigation experience to a management-side labor and employment practice.

Ideal candidates will have meaningful litigation experience and be comfortable handling matters through various stages of litigation. Relevant experience may include taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, managing written discovery, conducting legal research and analysis, preparing matters for mediation or trial, and working directly with clients.

Unlike many other firms, we provide our attorneys with hands-on writing, publishing, and speaking opportunities and access to robust professional development training programs. The firm also offers a generous benefits package to all eligible employees.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Labor and employment experience is welcomed but not required.
• Attorneys with civil litigation, insurance defense, or other substantive litigation experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience taking or defending depositions, handling discovery, drafting motions, and/or arguing motions is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and organizational skills.
• Strong client-service skills and an interest in developing a labor and employment practice.
• Excellent academics are expected.

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

In accordance with California’s amended labor code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this California position is between $245,000 and $300,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. A competitive hours-based bonus is also available. This position qualifies for the benefits below.

Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2027: 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 “Litigation Attorney – Los Angeles" in the subject line. Please note that 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.