Labor Management Relations Associate (Philadelphia)

About the role

We are seeking a partner-track associate with 3 - 7 years of experience in traditional labor law, including first or second chair experience in labor arbitrations, prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board, collective bargaining, and union avoidance. Experience litigating wage and hour class and collective actions, particularly wage and hour class actions involving unionized employees, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Labor arbitrations
• Prosecuting and defending unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board
• Collective bargaining
• Union avoidance
• Litigating wage and hour class and collective actions

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work cross-office

Qualifications

Strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and ability to work cross-office are required.

Skills

Experience litigating wage and hour class and collective actions, particularly wage and hour class actions involving unionized employees, is a plus.

Benefits

The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $245,000– $325,000. Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location of where the position is filled and consistent with applicable law.

Pay

The initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for attorneys, which includes, but is not limited to, productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.

Contact

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online including your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Please contact Emily Reichs, Director of Lateral Recruiting, with any questions at emily.reichs@faegredrinker.com.