Traditional Labor Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Traditional Labor Associate in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience in traditional labor law, including collective bargaining, unfair labor practice litigation, union campaigns, and labor arbitrations. This hybrid position requires a license to practice law in Oregon or Washington.

Duties

• Support the labor and employment practice group.
• Engage in collective bargaining and labor arbitrations.
• Handle unfair labor practice litigation.
• Participate in union campaigns and representation matters.

Requirements

• 3+ years of traditional labor law experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Oregon or Washington.
• Strong academic credentials.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Oregon or Washington.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Superior 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Ample time off programs.
• Mental health and wellness programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.

This law firm has offices in over 60 locations globally and more than 1000 attorneys working as part of the team. The firm's practice areas are healthcare, transportation, corporate compliance and ethics, workplace privacy and data security, competition and trade secret law, retail, class actions, employee benefits, appellate practice, robotics and automation, hospitality, transportation, higher education, legislative and regulatory practice, digital workplace, employment taxes, wage and hour and whistle-blowing and retaliation.