The role involves drafting motions and pleadings, attending court conferences, handling discovery activities and investigations, preparing position statements, dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, and performing legal research.
This position offers flexibility to join as an associate (shareholder track with business development opportunities) or as a counsel attorney (alternative track with a flexible schedule and occasional work-from-home).
Candidates are required to have excellent analytical and writing skills.
While occasional work from home is permitted, candidates must reside in the vicinity of an Ogletree Deakins California office.
Ogletree Deakins is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in diverse employment-related matters, including many Fortune 50 companies, and has been recognized as 'Law Firm of the Year' in Litigation – Labor and Employment by Best Law Firms® for 14 consecutive years.

Wage and Hour Class Action Associate or Counsel

4+ PQE · November 3, 2026 (Yesterday)

Ogletree Deakins

4+ PQE · November 3, 2026 (Yesterday)

Salary

$245,000 - $300,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Labor & Employment · Class Action · Wage & Hour

Location

San Francisco

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Overview

The role involves drafting motions and pleadings, attending court conferences, handling discovery activities and investigations, preparing position statements, dispositive motions, employee handbooks, policies, and performing legal research.
This position offers flexibility to join as an associate (shareholder track with business development opportunities) or as a counsel attorney (alternative track with a flexible schedule and occasional work-from-home).
Candidates are required to have excellent analytical and writing skills.
While occasional work from home is permitted, candidates must reside in the vicinity of an Ogletree Deakins California office.
Ogletree Deakins is a large labor and employment law firm representing management in diverse employment-related matters, including many Fortune 50 companies, and has been recognized as 'Law Firm of the Year' in Litigation – Labor and Employment by Best Law Firms® for 14 consecutive years.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026