Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate to join its Portland, OR office. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of experience in labor and employment law, with additional litigation and advisory experience considered a plus. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Oregon.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on labor and employment matters.
• Represent clients in litigation and mediation.
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.

Requirements

• 4 to 6 years of labor and employment law experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Oregon.
• Litigation and advisory experience preferred.

Education

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

Certifications

• Oregon State Bar license.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Superior 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Ample time off programs.
• Mental health and wellness programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 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.