Mid-level Employment and Labor Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Portland, Oregon is seeking a skilled Mid-level Employment and Labor Law Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should have focused experience in employment law, preferably in representing both public and private management/employers in state and federal courts, as well as agency proceedings. Additional experience in drafting policies, handbooks, and employment-related agreements, and advising employers on wage/hour issues, leave law compliance, disability accommodation, and discrimination and retaliation issues is preferred. Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association is required, and a Washington State Bar license is a plus. The position requires 2-5 years of experience.

Duties:

• Represent clients in employment law matters, including litigation in state and federal courts.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to employers on a wide range of employment-related issues.
• Draft and review employment agreements, policies, handbooks, and other related documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on employment law issues.
• Advise clients on wage and hour compliance, leave law requirements, disability accommodation, and discrimination and retaliation matters.
• Handle agency proceedings before state and federal agencies, such as the EEOC and BOLI.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff on complex employment law cases.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates and guidance.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Oregon (Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association required).
• 2-5 years of focused experience in employment law, preferably representing both public and private management/employers.
• Experience drafting employment-related agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, leave law compliance, disability accommodation, and discrimination and retaliation issues.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Washington State Bar license (a plus).

Education:

Juris Doctorate (Required)

Certifications:

• Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association (Required)
• Washington State Bar license (a plus)

Skills:

• Focused experience in employment law, including litigation and advisory work.
• Strong understanding of state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to draft employment agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and client counseling abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to legal work.
• Experience with agency proceedings (EEOC, BOLI, etc.).

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Access to industry-leading legal resources

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.