O'Hagan Meyer

Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer
Posted 10/20/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex litigation, including defending against employment claims and drafting legal documents. Proven ability to manage multiple cases efficiently while building strong client relationships.

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Complex Litigation ExperienceDrafting Pleadings and MotionsClient Relationship DevelopmentDocument Review and ProductionPennsylvania Bar Admission

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Handle a wide range of labor and employment matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated clients.
  • Work within a diverse practice group handling single plaintiff employment litigation and wage and hour class litigation.
  • Defend employers against claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination and negligent hiring.
  • Draft pleadings, substantive motions, written discovery, briefs, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements.
  • Develop litigation strategy.
  • Conduct large-scale document reviews and productions.
  • Work directly with clients and communicate with opposing counsel.
  • Second-chair trials, depositions and evidentiary hearings.
  • Manage multiple matters efficiently and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
  • Develop client relationships and business.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3+ years experience handling all aspects of complex & sophisticated litigation, including defending employers against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wrongful termination and/or negligent hiring.
  • Experience drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery; developing litigation strategy; conducting large-scale document reviews and productions; working directly with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and second-chairing trials, depositions and/or evidentiary hearings.
  • Excellent writing and analytical skills.
  • Ability to draft persuasive, clear and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at once and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm’s current clients.
  • Drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business.
  • Admission to the Pennsylvania Bar is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
  • Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
  • Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
  • Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
  • Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

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Hard Skills
Employment LitigationDiscrimination Claims DefenseHarassment Claims DefenseRetaliation Claims DefenseBreach of Contract DefenseWrongful Termination DefenseNegligent Hiring DefenseLitigation Strategy DevelopmentSecond-Chairing TrialsDrafting Settlement Agreements
Soft Skills
Excellent Writing SkillsAnalytical SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsTime Management SkillsInterpersonal Communication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Pennsylvania Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Employment LawWage and Hour Class LitigationClient CommunicationMediation StatementsEvidentiary Hearings