Labor And Employment Attorney

Hydrogen Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Law Firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Portland office. This role offers the opportunity to develop a sophisticated practice with direct client contact and a broad range of litigation and counseling matters.

The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of employment law experience, including employment litigation. Candidates with strong litigation backgrounds and an interest in labor and employment law are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of employment law and/or civil litigation experience.
• Employment counseling and/or in-house employment law experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a labor & employment practice within the Portland office.
• Direct client interaction and handling a broad range of matters including litigation and counseling.
• Represent employers in employment matters across various jurisdictions.

Skills

Employment law experience

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Job description

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Portland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated labor and employment practice while taking on meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and a broad range of litigation and counseling matters.

The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of employment law experience, including employment litigation experience, preferably representing employers. Candidates with strong litigation backgrounds in other practice areas and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• 2-7 years of employment law and/or civil litigation experience
• Employment counseling and/or in-house employment law experience is a plus
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established national labor and employment practice representing employers across a wide range of industries
• Handle a mix of employment litigation, workplace counseling, and compliance matters
• Gain significant client contact and responsibility from the outset
• Work on matters spanning multiple jurisdictions with the support of a nationwide team of employment attorneys
• Opportunity to develop both litigation and advisory skill sets
• Strong platform for attorneys seeking a larger role in strategy, client relationships, and case management
• Open to talented litigators looking to transition into labor and employment work

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys client-facing work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking for a long-term opportunity to grow within a respected labor and employment practice.