We have a unique opportunity for an experienced employment defense attorney to join our EEO Advantage Administrative Charges team as a Special Counsel attorney. The Special Counsel attorney will focus on handling administrative charges before federal, state and local agencies, including investigation, assessment and development of risk strategies, client interaction and preparation of persuasive position statements.

The Special Counsel attorney will not have a billable hour requirement for this role and will have a flexible part-time schedule with the ability to work from home. Opportunities for a full-time position may be available. Candidates who apply should have extensive experience in preparing position statements in connection with large law firm or in-house practice.

Please note, a writing sample is required to be considered for the Special Counsel role. A redacted position statement is strongly preferred at the time of submission.

This position may be remote, but the successful candidate must reside in a state where the firm has a physical office.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in the manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring .

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must reside in, remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

10+ years of recent experience preparing position statements required, either in-house or at a large law firm.

Significant management-side labor & employment experience required.

Superior analytical and writing skills required.

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

Wage Transparency

The pay range for this remote position varies by location. Pursuant to the applicable state and local regulations the pay range for each location is listed below. Actual compensation is contingent on relevant experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and the benefits described below.

Ogletree is a multi-state employer. The pay ranges listed reflect compensation for the specific location identified. For roles performed in locations not listed, compensation will be determined based on the applicable location for the position. The application deadline for this position is 12/31/2026.

California: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Colorado: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Connecticut: Pay $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Illinois: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Jersey City, New Jersey: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Nevada: $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Maryland: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Massachusetts: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Minnesota: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

New Jersey: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

New York City, New York: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

New York State: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Ohio: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Rhode Island: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Washington, D.C.: Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

Washington (State): Pay range $1,375 to $1,375 per position statement

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.

Contact Information

Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered. If you have issues submitting your application through the system, please e-mail Ali Gardiner at ali.gardiner@ogletree.com with "EEO Special Counsel" in the subject line.

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 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.

10+ years of recent experience preparing position statements required, either in-house or at a large law firm.

Significant management-side labor & employment experience required.

Superior analytical and writing skills required.

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