Mid-Level Labor Associate

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Washington, DC seeks an associate to support employers on traditional labor matters and workplace disputes, with opportunity to work on sophisticated labor issues.

The role involves advising and representing employers in union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievances and arbitration, and proceedings before the NLRB.

The firm offers hybrid and flexible work arrangements, significant client contact, and a path to develop a sophisticated labor practice.

Qualifications

• Experience handling traditional labor matters
• Advising employers on labor relations issues
• Prior experience with the NLRB

Responsibilities

• Support clients in proceedings before the NLRB
• Provide counseling on labor and employment compliance issues for employers
• Contribute to business development, client alerts and thought leadership

Job description

Overview

• The practice represents employers in a broad range of traditional labor matters and workplace disputes, offering opportunities to work on sophisticated labor matters for leading national and regional employers.
• The role involves advising and representing employers in labor relations matters, including union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, unfair labor practice charges, and labor-management disputes.
• Responsibilities include supporting clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and participating in client counseling on labor and employment compliance issues.
• The position offers significant client contact, hands‑on responsibility, and the opportunity to build a sophisticated labor practice.
• Required experience includes handling traditional labor matters, advising employers on labor relations issues, and prior experience with the NLRB.
• The associate will contribute to business development initiatives, client alerts, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid work opportunities are available, depending on office and practice needs.