Traditional Labor Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Traditional Labor Associate in Kansas City, MO. The role involves providing legal advice and representation in various aspects of management labor relations, including handling unfair labor practice charges and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Duties

• Handle unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Research and write on management labor relations.
• Represent management in NLRB elections.
• Advise employers on union organizing and corporate campaigns.
• Negotiate and advise on collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage grievance and arbitration proceedings.
• Obtain mass picketing injunctions.
• Advise on protected concerted activity under the NLRA.
• Conduct management training on labor relations.
• Advise on union work stoppage situations.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of traditional labor law experience.
• MO Bar Admission.
• Understanding of current state and federal agency enforcement techniques.

Education

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

Certifications

• MO Bar Admission.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.

A Vault 10 firm for Labor and Employment Law, this firm is a powerhouse in this realm. If L&E is your passion, this is an excellent place to develop that specialty and learn from the best. The firm offers an impressive 57 offices from Portland to Puerto Rico, a physical testament to the fact that it has become one of the main employment law counsel providers in the nation. Attorneys at this firm can be sure that your employment matters will involve sophisticated clients and complex issues.