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Ogletree Deakins, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Ogletree Deakins Position Summary Ogletree Deakins' Richmond, VA office has an opportunity for a mid-level employment litigation associate to join the firm’s dynamic and long-established practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are proactive and passionate about assuming a high-level role providing legal service within a sophisticated practice and who are seeking to assume a significant role in all aspects of labor and employment law. This role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing legal research, drafting of legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings, attending court conferences, handling discovery-related activities and investigations, drafting of position statements and dispositive motions, and counseling clients on employment-law-related matters. The right candidate will have a passion for employment law, strong analytical and writing skills, and an ability to relate to and inspire confidence with sophisticated business clients. This is a great opportunity for the right lawyer to join a national employment law practice in a tight-knit and team-oriented environment. Ogletree Deakins is committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession and all workplace environments and strongly encourages 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 Virginia. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. Candidates must possess at least 4+ years of employment litigation experience. Labor and Employment litigation experience is required. Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills are required. Benefits Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys, including comprehensive training and development programs, 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, Teladoc, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program. Contact Information If you have questions, please e-mail Ali Gardiner at ali.gardiner@ogletree.com with “Employment Litigation Associate - Richmond

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