OSHA Senior Associate or Of Counsel

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. 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.

Position Summary:

Our Milwaukee office is seeking a Senior Associate or Of Counsel with a background in Workplace Safety to join our growing practice. This is a unique opportunity for those with OSHA experience to play a key role in litigation matters, with substantial client interaction and engagement with opposing counsel. We also offer meaningful opportunities for writing, publishing, and speaking for those interested in further building their professional presence.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Wisconsin. During employment, candidates must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidates must possess 8+ years of Workplace Safety experience either at a firm or government agency.
• OSHA experience preferred; industry-specific experience in construction, oil & gas, refinery, agriculture, etc. will also be considered.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development.

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 Emma Barnes at

emma.barnes@ogletree.com

with "OSHA Associate" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.