Job Description
Position Summary Our Milwaukee office is seeking a Senior Associate or Of Counsel with a background in Workplace Safety to join our growing practice. This is a unique opportunity for those with OSHA experience to play a key role in litigation matters, with substantial client interaction and engagement with opposing counsel. We also offer meaningful opportunities for writing, publishing, and speaking for those interested in further building their professional presence. Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Wisconsin. During employment, candidates must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice. Candidates must possess 8+ years of Workplace Safety experience either at a firm or government agency. OSHA experience preferred; industry-specific experience in construction, oil & gas, refinery, agriculture, etc. will also be considered. Excellent analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development. 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. Firm Overview 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 years. In 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 1,100 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.