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Employment Litigation Counsel
Saint Thomas, VI Ogletree Deakins is Seeking Experienced Employment Litigation Counsel in St. Thomas, United States Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters, is seeking an experienced attorney to join the firm’s dynamic and long-established practice in its St. Thomas, Virgin Islands office. 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. The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the US Virgin Islands. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. 10 years of labor and employment experience. Experience conducting and defending depositions, and must possess second or first chair experience representing employers before administrative agencies, in arbitration, and in bench or jury trials. Experience preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and must be able to provide excellent written and analytical work. Ability to contribute to a respectful, collegial office environment. In addition to a competitive salary, 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 Teladoc to provide 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video Employee assistance program Back-up childcare program Paid parental leave on-ramping program. Ogletree Deakins is committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourages the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Job Summary Law Firm is seeking an experienced Attorney to join its dynamic and long-established practice in its St. Thomas, Virgin Islands office. 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. Job Responsibilities Develop creative ideas and pragmatic solutions for client problems Litigation and trial work Resolving governmental and workplace investigations Conduct and defend depositions Represent employers before administrative agencies, in arbitration, and in bench or jury trials Prepare and argue dispositive motions Provide excellent written and analytical work Contribute to a respectful, collegial office environment Qualifications Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the US Virgin Islands. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** years of labor and employment experience. Experience conducting and defending depositions, and must possess second or first chair experience representing employers before administrative agencies, in arbitration, and in bench or jury trials. Experience preparing and arguing dispositive motions, and must be able to provide excellent written and analytical work. Ability to contribute to a respectful, collegial office environment. Salary Law Firm offers a competitive salary for this position. Benefits Law Firm offers a robust suite of benefits for its 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 Teladoc to provide 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video Employee assistance program Back-up childcare program Paid parental leave on-ramping program. Firm Overview Law Firm is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has named Law Firm a “Law Firm of the Year” for 11 consecutive years. In 2022, the publication named Law Firm its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law – Management category. Law Firm has more than 950 attorneys located in 55 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. Law Firm is fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourages the interest of diverse candidates in the firm. Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance submitting your application, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at erika. |
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