Labor Associate

Ogletree Deakins; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attorney Retreat

CLE reimbursement

Bonus programs

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins in Portland, Oregon seeks an experienced labor attorney to join its traditional labor practice. The role offers immediate substantive client work and opportunities for growth and practice development.

The ideal candidate has traditional labor experience, strong public speaking and writing skills, and can manage client relationships with independence. A traditional shareholder-track path is available with flexibility for reduced hours.

Qualifications

• JD and licensed to practice law in Oregon (or admission to Oregon bar)
• Traditional labor experience is required
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills are required
• Ability to manage client relationships and work independently

Responsibilities

• Engage in traditional labor matters (arbitrations, unfair labor practices, collective bargaining)
• Maintain direct client engagement from the outset and manage matters independently
• Collaborate with seasoned labor practitioners on complex matters
• Grow responsibilities with potential for leadership within the group

Skills

Traditional labor experience

Public speaking

Written communication

Client relationship management

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Oregon Bar admission

Job description

Position Summary

Ogletree Deakins, one of the nation's largest labor and employment law firms, is seeking an experienced labor attorney to join the traditional labor law practice group in its Portland, Oregon office. This position offers an immediate opportunity to engage in substantive client work from the outset, with meaningful prospects for professional growth and practice development over time. The firm seeks a driven attorney who values direct client relationships and is committed to building a distinguished career within a nationally recognized platform. The ideal candidate has experience working with employers on traditional labor law matters, including arbitrations, unfair labor practice proceedings, collective bargaining and other labor and employment matters.

Unlike many comparable positions at peer firms, this role is designed for an attorney prepared to assume meaningful responsibility. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with seasoned labor practitioners on complex matters while maintaining direct client engagement from the outset. As those relationships mature, there is a clear path to expanded practice responsibilities and a leadership role within the group.

Ogletree Deakins' Portland office is home to one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the Pacific Northwest, and it is actively expanding to meet growing client demand. That growth creates genuine opportunity for attorneys seeking upward trajectory and increasing levels of responsibility.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon. We will also consider candidates actively seeking admission to the Oregon bar. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.


• Candidate must possess traditional labor experience.


• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.


• A demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work independently.

This position is available as a traditional shareholder-track role based in our Portland, OR office. Alternatively, there is flexibility for a reduced hours or non-shareholder track position for candidates who require greater flexibility.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including:

• comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat


• CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement


• several competitive annual bonus programs


• 401(k) plan


• affordable health


• life insurance including dental and vision coverage


• flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses


• employee assistance program


• back-up childcare program


• a paid parental leave on-ramping program

Firm Overview

With more than 1100 attorneys across 60+ offices, Ogletree Deakins brings national depth to local client matters. The firm is consistently recognized among the \"Best Law Firms\" by U.S. News – Best Lawyers and is known for a collegial, team-oriented culture that sets it apart from peer firms. In Portland, that translates to a collaborative environment backed by top-notch paralegals and support staff — the infrastructure necessary to support exceptional client service and professional excellence.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.