West Coast Labor Management Relations Mid-Level Associate
About the role
Why Seyfarth: At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.
The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Labor Management Relations Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience for our West Coast offices. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.
More About Seyfarth: With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.
Location: This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067; Los Angeles, CA 90017; Sacramento, CA 95814; San Francisco, CA 94105; Seattle, WA 98104.
Responsibilities
- Work on litigation of unfair labor practice charges or grievances in labor arbitration
- Advise on labor law matters
- Research labor law issues
- Participate in or advise on collective bargaining
- Conduct case law research
- Draft briefs and motions
Requirements
- 2‑6 years of traditional labor law experience
- Experience working with or without partner oversight on litigation of unfair labor practice charges or grievances in labor arbitration
- Experience advising on labor law matters
- Experience researching labor law issues
- Experience participating in or advising on collective bargaining
- Case law research experience
- Brief and motion drafting experience
Qualifications
- Employment law background and basic familiarity (a plus, but not required)
- Excellent academic credentials
- Solid work ethic
- Admission to the California or Washington Bars or the ability to waive in
Skills
- Stellar analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters (litigation, charges, bargaining, research, etc.) simultaneously
- Experience and understanding of federal rules (trial or appellate) and NLRB rules (a plus)
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Comprehensive training through mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth