This position will be located in our Portland OR office.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges of discrimination.
- Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues.
- Represent employers in court, before administrative agencies, at mediations, and in arbitration in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases.
Skills and Educational Requirements:- JD from ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
- 2+ years of experience, employment law background strongly preferred.
- Current OR Bar admission in good standing - WA Bar also preferred
- Understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork
