Employment Counsel

Our Denver office has an opportunity for an experienced litigation attorney to join the firms expanding Employment Law Practice. The Employment Counsel will be expected to manage a caseload of litigation matters from inception through resolution while working closely with Shareholders Counsel and clients. The role involves handling day-to-day case management developing litigation strategy conducting discovery drafting substantive motions attending court appearances and supporting trial preparation. The ideal candidate is organized proactive and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have a passion for employment law strong analytical and writing skills and will add their enthusiasm to our affable team-oriented environment.

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law in Colorado and in good standing. During employment you must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• 7 years of Employment Litigation Defense experience is preferred.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery motion practice and depositions.
• Courtroom mediation and arbitration experience preferred.

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

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the expected salary range for this Colorado position is between $220000 and $250000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below. Applications for this position will be accepted through November 30 2026.

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.

If you have questions please e-mail Brittney Padilla at with DEN Employment Counsel in the subject line. Please note applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms has named Ogletree Deakins a Law Firm of the Year for 14 consecutive the 2025 edition the publication named Ogletree Deakins its Law Firm of the Year in the Litigation Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1100 attorneys located in 60 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.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.