Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate to join its practice group in Portland, Oregon. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in Oregon and preferably in Washington, or be willing to waive into Washington. The ideal candidate has over three years of experience in litigation, including employment cases, and possesses strong writing and time management skills.

Duties

• Litigate employment cases effectively and efficiently.
• Provide employment advice, including drafting handbooks and agreements.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure workplace compliance.
• Defend employers in lawsuits and manage employment-related conflicts.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Oregon; Washington license preferred.
• Over three years of litigation experience, particularly in employment law.
• Strong writing and time management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Oregon; Washington preferred.

Skills

• Excellent litigation and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Enrollment in the firm's 401k plan.
• Unlimited paid time off and nine paid holidays annually.

For eight decades, this full-service business law firm has been representing financial institutions, corporations, and business entities regionally, nationally, and internationally. Valuing each client relationship, the firm understands that client's success is the firm's success. The firm uses cutting-edge technology to deliver the best service and results in a timely manner for clients. The lawyers are accessible, resourceful, skillful, and adapt easily to change. They are also active members of the communities in which they live and work and sit on the boards of prominent organizations, and teach and lecture frequently. The firm's diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. The firm provides a platform for all to pursue success and to take pride in providing the highest quality of legal services for clients. The firm hires talented professionals who share a collaborative spirit and innovative approach to practicing law. The firm is consistently ranked among the leading law firms by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. It is also ranked among the leading firms nationally by American Legal Media and the National Law Journal.