Litigation Associate

About the Role

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a mid-level Labor & Employment Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration practice. This role offers the opportunity to advise employers on traditional labor matters and labor-management relations, working closely with a collaborative team on sophisticated labor issues while gaining significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in a broad range of traditional labor matters, including:
  • Union organizing campaigns
  • Collective bargaining negotiations
  • Grievance and arbitration proceedings
  • Unfair labor practice charges
  • Labor-management disputes
• Represent and assist clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials.
• Counsel clients on labor relations, workplace compliance, and employment-related issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex workplace matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client alerts, presentations, and thought leadership efforts.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law firm.
• Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission.
• 4-6 years of labor and employment experience.
• Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters.
• Prior experience handling matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative team setting.

Why This Opportunity

• Significant client contact and hands-on responsibility.
• Direct mentorship from experienced labor and employment practitioners.
• Exposure to complex labor relations matters involving leading employers.
• A collegial, collaborative, and team-oriented culture.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, depending on office needs.

Pay

Salary ranges by location:

• Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco: $225,000 - $330,000
• Portland: $215,000 - $315,000
• Anchorage: $158,000 - $258,000

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and firm holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Commuter and transit benefits.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance programs.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.

Locations

• Seattle, Washington
• Portland, Oregon
• Los Angeles, California
• San Francisco, California
• Anchorage, Alaska