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Traditional Labor Associate | Portland, OR
Our client, a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Traditional Labor Associate with 2โ5 years of experience to join their Portland office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to build their practice in traditional labor law while working with a team known for exceptional client service and professional growth.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance arbitration. Experience with unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is preferred. Candidates with a background in employment litigation may also be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and labor arbitrations
- Advise clients on contract interpretation and labor-management relations
- Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
- Support clients in compliance with federal labor laws and union matters
- Draft and revise labor contracts, grievance responses, and other labor-related documents
- Handle employment litigation matters, if applicable
Qualifications:
- 2โ5 years of traditional labor law experience required
- Experience in collective bargaining, contract administration, and arbitration
- Familiarity with unfair labor practice proceedings before the NLRB strongly preferred
- Strong academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated commitment to team collaboration and client service
- Admission to the Oregon Bar is required
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Resume
- Law school transcript
- Writing sample (maximum 10 pages, minimally edited by others)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing labor law team and take on meaningful work advising employers on complex labor relations matters. The firm fosters professional development, mentorship, and advancement, and this position provides a strong platform for attorneys looking to grow their labor law careers.
All submissions will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Seniority level
- Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
Job function
- Job functionLegal
- IndustriesLegal Services and Law Practice
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