Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Philadelphia invites a partner-track associate to join its distinguished Labor & Employment practice on a hybrid basis. You will handle traditional labor matters and collaborate across offices on high-value matters.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in labor law, superb writing, and Pennsylvania Bar admission or eligibility. This role offers mentorship, growth, and a clear path to partnership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of traditional labor law experience.
• Experience with labor arbitrations, NLRB unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, or union avoidance.
• Wage and hour class or collective action experience is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across offices and practice groups.
• Pennsylvania Bar admission or ability to become admitted is strongly preferred.
• Interest in building a long-term career in Labor & Employment law.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in traditional labor law matters involving unionized workforces.
• Handle labor arbitrations, including preparation, strategy, witness coordination, and advocacy support.
• Prosecute and defend unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board.
• Assist with collective bargaining strategy, negotiations, and related labor relations matters.
• Support union avoidance counseling and proactive labor relations planning.
• Work on wage and hour class and collective action matters, especially those involving unionized employees.
• Draft pleadings, position statements, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex labor and employment matters.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, agencies, and internal teams in a polished and professional manner.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on excellent client service and practical legal solutions.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Cross-office collaboration

Client service mindset

Education

Pennsylvania Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

• Join a highly respected national platform with a sophisticated Labor & Employment practice and major client-facing work
• Step into a partner-track associate role with meaningful responsibility and long-term growth potential
• Handle traditional labor matters, including labor arbitrations, NLRB unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, and union avoidance work
• Work closely with experienced attorneys across offices on complex, high-value employment and labor issues
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule that supports flexibility while still offering strong mentorship, collaboration, and team connection
• Build a strong niche in traditional labor law with the support of a deep, collaborative national team

Location: This is a hybrid role based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with attorneys expected to work from the office three days per week to support collaboration, client service, mentorship, and team connection.

Note: Candidates must have 2+ years of traditional labor law experience, strong academic credentials, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work effectively across offices. Pennsylvania Bar admission or eligibility to become admitted is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a collaborative, client-focused national law firm with a strong Labor & Employment practice and a reputation for handling sophisticated transactional, litigation, regulatory, and advisory matters. Our team values excellent client service, practical judgment, strong writing, and attorneys who want to grow in a supportive, high-performing environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent employers in traditional labor law matters involving unionized workforces
• Handle labor arbitrations, including preparation, strategy, witness coordination, and advocacy support
• Prosecute and defend unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board
• Assist with collective bargaining strategy, negotiations, and related labor relations matters
• Support union avoidance counseling and proactive labor relations planning
• Work on wage and hour class and collective action matters, especially those involving unionized employees
• Draft pleadings, position statements, briefs, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex labor and employment matters
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, agencies, and internal teams in a polished and professional manner
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on excellent client service and practical legal solutions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of traditional labor law experience
• Experience with labor arbitrations, NLRB unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, or union avoidance
• Wage and hour class or collective action experience is a plus
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across offices and practice groups
• Pennsylvania Bar admission or ability to become admitted is strongly preferred
• Interest in building a long-term career in Labor & Employment law

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Partner-track opportunity with real long-term career upside
• Sophisticated labor and employment work for major clients
• Collaborative national team with strong mentorship and cross-office support
• Hybrid schedule with a balance of flexibility and in-person connection
• Strong compensation package with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to develop a valuable traditional labor niche in a highly respected legal environment