Campaigns, Collective Bargaining, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Position Statements, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, Oregon
POSTED
30 days ago
Summary
Our client is a niche labor and employment firm with a growing traditional labor relations practice concentrated on the West Coast. The team is expanding continuously and is consistently hiring as the practice grows. This role is based in Portland, Oregon and is part of a collaborative national practice group, working closely with attorneys across offices, including the firm's Tampa, Florida group. It is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants substantive labor relations work, direct client contact, and a clear path to develop within a firm where growth is the core of the culture.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in Oregon, California, or Florida in good standing.
Three to five years of experience practicing at a law firm, with a focus on employment law, labor and relations.
Experience with collective bargaining, grievances, labor arbitration, and proceedings before the NLRB
Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively within a distributed team
Responsibilities
Advise and represent employer clients on labor matters, including collective bargaining, union organizing campaigns, and union-avoidance strategy
Handle grievances, labor arbitrations, and unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board
Counsel clients on the labor implications of day-to-day operations, workplace policies, and business decisions
Draft and review collective bargaining agreements, position statements, briefs, and related documents
Collaborate with attorneys across the national practice group, including the Tampa office, on shared matters
Maintain direct client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the West Coast practice
Work in lean, integrated teams alongside experienced labor relations practitioners
Extensive Benefit Package
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with profit sharing
Generous paid time off and parental leave
Professional development support, including CLE and bar dues
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
A collaborative, high-growth environment that values initiative and continuous development
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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