Labor Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor Associate in Dallas, TX. The role involves providing legal advice and representation in various aspects of management labor relations, including handling unfair labor practice charges and advising on union-related matters.

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.
• 3+ years of traditional labor law experience.
• TX Bar Admission.
• Understanding of state and federal agency enforcement techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• May include regular business travel.

Education

• JD from an ABA Accredited Law School.

Certifications

• TX Bar Admission.

Skills

• Understanding of current agency enforcement techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account.
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits.

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.