Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Firm Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Transit Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a nationally recognized law firm in recruiting a Mid-Level Labor Associate (Traditional Labor) with 4–6 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration practice. Opportunities exist across the West Coast and Alaska, with a hybrid work model.

The successful attorney will advise employers on traditional labor matters, including union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, and NLRB proceedings, while collaborating with a supportive team

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility.
• 4–6 years of labor and employment experience.
• Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters.
• Prior experience handling matters before the NLRB.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in traditional labor matters.
• Handle union organizing campaigns and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Represent clients before the NLRB and arbitral proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs.
• Counsel clients on labor relations, workplace compliance, and employment issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices on complex matters.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Labor & Employment Experience

NLRB Experience

Legal Research

Drafting & Advocacy

Client Relationship Building

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Mid-Level Labor Associate (Traditional Labor) - 4-6th Year

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a midlevel Labor & Employment Associate with 4-6 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration practice. Opportunities are available in multiple offices across the West Coast and Alaska.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys advising employers on traditional labor matters and labor-management relations. The successful candidate will work closely with a collaborative team representing employers in sophisticated labor matters, while gaining significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in a broad range of traditional labor matters, including:
• Union organizing campaigns
• Collective bargaining negotiations
• Grievance and arbitration proceedings
• Represent and assist clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials
• Counsel clients on labor relations, workplace compliance, and employment-related issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex workplace matters
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical, business-focused legal advice
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client alerts, presentations, and thought leadership efforts

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility for admission
• 4-6 years of labor and employment experience
• Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters
• Prior experience handling matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative team setting

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to build a sophisticated labor practice while enjoying:

• Significant client contact and hands-on responsibility
• Direct mentorship from experienced labor and employment practitioners
• Exposure to complex labor relations matters involving leading employers
• A collegial, collaborative, and team-oriented culture
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements, depending on office needs

Salary Range:

• Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Francisco: $225,000 - $330,000
• Portland: $215,000 - $315,000
• Anchorage: $158,000 - $258,000

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and firm holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and transit benefits
• Voluntary supplemental insurance programs
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus