Labor Relations Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballard Spahr LLP in Seattle seeks an Associate to join the Labor & Employment practice. The role focuses on representing employers in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and before labor boards in collective bargaining and related disputes.

The ideal candidate has experience counseling clients on bargaining, labor arbitration, union organizing campaigns, strikes, and unfair labor practice investigations, with active WA or OR bar admission.

Qualifications

• Experience representing and counseling clients on collective bargaining, labor arbitration, and related issues.
• Knowledge of NLRB representation proceedings and unfair labor practice investigations/litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including NLRB and state labor agencies.
• Handle disputes and counsel on administration and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Labor & Employment Law

Litigation

Counseling Employers

Education

Bar admission in Washington or Oregon

Job description

Overview

• The Labor & Employment practice is expanding and represents employers in labor-related matters.
• The Associate will represent employers in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, Washington Public Employment Relations Commission, Oregon Employment Relations Board, and U.S. Department of Labor, as well as before labor arbitrators.
• Responsibilities include handling disputes and counseling related to the administration and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Required experience includes representing and counseling clients on collective bargaining, labor arbitration, Union organizing campaigns, picketing, strikes, labor injunctions, and other labor issues, specifically handling NLRB Representation proceedings and Unfair Labor Practice investigations and litigation.
• Depending on experience and firm needs, the role may also involve counseling clients on employment law compliance, drafting employment agreements, and assisting in employment litigation.
• Desirable additional qualifications include experience or knowledge of occupational safety and health, prevailing wage law, and multiemployer benefit plans.
• Active bar admission in Washington or Oregon is required, with an ideal candidate being admitted or able to waive into both jurisdictions.