Employment Law Associate, 4+ Years – (Portland, OR or Seattle, WA)

About the role

Schwabe is seeking a full-time lawyer to support the firm’s employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• 4+ years of employment law experience and understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Superior research, analytical, and legal writing skills, as demonstrated in an employment law-related writing sample
• Litigation experience, at least as a second chair, with duties such as motion drafting, discovery, depositions, and oral argument
• Ability to handle BOLI and EEOC charges, investigations, and employee handbook and policy reviews
• Strong work ethic and client service acumen, excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to train junior associates
• Interest in one or more of Schwabe’s industry groups

Requirements

Oregon or Washington State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required; being licensed in both states is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience with or interest in labor law is a plus.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Legal writing skills
• Litigation experience
• Handling BOLI and EEOC charges
• Employee handbook and policy reviews
• Training junior associates
• Interest in industry groups

Benefits

A listing of benefits can be found here.

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $165,000-$200,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position.

Schedule

Most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.