Traditional Labor Associate

Traditional Labor Associate

A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking a 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.

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

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
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays