Labor Associate

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. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, including working with either public or private sector employers on arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and/or bargaining matters.

Position Summary:

Our Pittsburgh, PA office has an opportunity for an experienced attorney to join the Firm’s expanding practice in the exciting area of traditional labor law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience, including working with either public or private sector employers on arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, and/or bargaining matters. We have a strong preference for a candidate with the above-described qualifications, but we will consider others with less years of experience. 

Ogletree’s Pittsburgh office has one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the region and is expanding to meet client demands and to prepare for future growth.

We feature a collaborative and friendly office environment, top-notch paralegals & support staff, and many opportunities for career development.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Pennsylvania. We will also consider candidates actively seeking admission to the Pennsylvania bar. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. 
• Candidates must possess traditional labor experience, ideally 5+ years.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills are required. Outstanding academic credentials preferred (Top 25% of class).

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

Benefits:

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.

Firm Overview:

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 ourClient 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.

Contact Information:

If you have questions, please e-mail Ali Gardiner at ali.gardiner@ogletree.com with "Labor Attorney - Pittsburgh" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.