Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate with 3 to 6 years of experience to support its OSHA-focused practice. The role involves advising on workplace safety compliance, enforcement matters, and related litigation. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement based in Seattle, with potential flexibility for other U.S. offices.

Duties

• Advise clients on OSHA and MSHA compliance and enforcement matters.
• Represent clients in workplace safety investigations and related litigation.
• Manage on-site inspections and interact with regulatory agencies.
• Handle litigation tasks, including depositions, discovery, and motion practice.
• Support whistleblower defense matters and related proceedings.
• Collaborate with legal teams on case strategy and client advisement.

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of experience in OSHA, MSHA, environmental, or whistleblower matters.
• Experience in compliance, enforcement, and related litigation.
• Litigation experience preferred, including depositions, discovery, and motions.
• Strong academic background and demonstrated professional responsibility.
• Admission to the relevant state bar or eligibility for admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the applicable jurisdiction or the ability to obtain admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory and litigation matters.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Professional development programs, training, and continuing legal education opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with client interaction and case strategy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plan options.

This full-service law firm provides comprehensive advisory, transactional, and litigation legal services to clients around the world. Its major practice areas include antitrust law, appellate practice, bankruptcy and restructuring, labor-management relations, white-collar defense and investigation, and government contracts litigation. The firm has a team of over 900 lawyers in 17 offices around the world. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.