Employment Litigation Associate
Ogletree Deakins
Salt Lake City, UT · Posted September 17, 2026
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About the job
Position Summary
Our Salt Lake City office has a unique opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate with 3+ of years of experience to join the firm’s expanding practice.
This position is for an ambitious lawyer seeking opportunities to expand their professional development and to have courtroom experience and client contact, while working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Duties include performing legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, as well as legal memoranda, arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery-related activities and investigations, and drafting of position statements and dispositive motions, employee handbooks, employee policies, etc.
Unlike many other firms, we provide our associates with hands-on writing, publishing and speaking opportunities as well as access to robust professional development training programs.
Requirements
Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Utah. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
Candidates should possess at least 3+ years of employment litigation experience.
Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask; passion for client service and practice development.
Excellent academics (e.g., top 25% of law school class) are expected.
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.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Brittney Padilla at Brittney.padilla@ogletree.com with “SLC - Employment Litigation Associate” in the subject line. Please note that applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.
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.
Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Utah. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment.
Candidates should possess at least 3+ years of employment litigation experience.
Job requires excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask; passion for client service and practice development.
Excellent academics (e.g., top 25% of law school class) are expected.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.