Independent Contractor Attorney

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins seeks a California-licensed attorney to serve as limited-scope hearing counsel for single-claimant misclassification arbitration matters. The engagement is narrowly tailored to preparing for and handling an arbitration hearing, which consists of:

• Preparing for the hearing using a pre-generated opening statement and cross examination outline
• Delivering a pre-generated opening statement
• Conducting a single cross-examination
• Addressing evidentiary issues during the hearing

The hearing is expected to last 2–4 hours, with approximately 1 hour of preparation. All case materials and a hearing outline will be provided, and preparation time will be limited to this defined scope.

• Active California law license in good standing (and jurisdiction of residence if required).
• Minimum one year of litigation experience preferred; relevant experience through internships or similar case management may be considered.
• Strong oral advocacy, arbitration presence, and time management.
• Ability to quickly internalize provided materials and execute a focused plan.
• Commitment to limited-scope representation parameters.
• High level of self-motivation and responsiveness in a remote setting.

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

In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, as of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current scale range for this position in California is $200 - $500 per hearing. Placement in the range will be determined based on factors such as internal equity, market data, and the candidate’s experience and skills. The Final date to receive applications for this position is March 31st, 2026.

Colorado position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

New York State position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

Baltimore position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

Washington DC position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

Washington position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

Illinois position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

Minnesota position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

Maryland position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

New Jersey position is between $200 to $500 per hearing

• $200 - $500 per hearing
• Independent contractor status (This role does not qualify for benefits).
• Payment upon timely delivery per assignment terms.

• Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, licensure, and compliance.
• Confidentiality and data security are mandatory.
• Conflicts checks required prior to engagement.

If you have questions, please e-mail Erika Heyder-Seeley at eri with "IC Attorney" 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 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.