A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking a highly motivated Traditional Labor Associate to join its Portland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney passionate about labor law to work alongside respected partners, handle a variety of complex matters, and develop specialized expertise in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and unfair labor practice litigation. They are looking for a proactive, confident attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to work directly with clients on high-impact cases.
Traditional Labor Associate Responsibilities - Represent employers in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration
- Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and represent clients before the National Labor Relations Board
- Draft and respond to discovery, initial pleadings, and dispositive motions
- Take and defend depositions and argue motions before courts and administrative agencies
- Collaborate directly with clients to navigate day-to-day labor and employment challenges, including drafting and revising employee handbooks and conducting workplace training
- Work with multiple partners and manage a diverse caseload under the firm's free-market assignment system
Traditional Labor Associate Requirements - 2-5 years of traditional labor law experience
- Experience with collective bargaining and contract administration, including grievance arbitration
- Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB is preferred
- Bar admission in Oregon required
- Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills
- Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented with a self-starter mindset and a commitment to exceptional client service
Benefits: - Competitive base salary
- Billable Hour Bonus
- Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
- 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
- Paid Holidays
If you're ready to elevate your career and work with a top-tier team, apply today!
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