Labor Associate

Our Pittsburgh PA office has an opportunity for an experienced attorney to join the Firms expanding practice in the exciting area of traditional labor law. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience including working with either public or private sector employers on arbitrations unfair labor practice charges and/or bargaining matters. We have a strong preference for a candidate with the above-described qualifications but we will consider others with less years of experience.

Ogletrees Pittsburgh office has one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the region and is expanding to meet client demands and to prepare for future growth.

We feature a collaborative and friendly office environment top-notch paralegals & support staff and many opportunities for career development.

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Pennsylvania. We will also consider candidates actively seeking admission to the Pennsylvania bar. During employment must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidates must possess traditional labor experience ideally 5 years.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills are required. Outstanding academic credentials preferred (Top 25% of class).

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

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 Ali Gardiner at with Labor Attorney - Pittsburgh 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.