Portland, Oregon - Traditional Labor Associate

Fisher Phillips; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading law firm in Portland is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of traditional labor experience. Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects, providing legal counsel, and conducting grievance arbitration. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and analytical skills, admission to the Oregon Bar, and a JD from an ABA accredited law school. Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of traditional labor experience required.
• Experience in defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges preferred.
• Prior collective bargaining and contract administration experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation in labor-related matters.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Conduct grievance arbitration and collective bargaining.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Commitment to client service

Collective bargaining experience

Grievance arbitration experience

Employment litigation knowledge

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admission to the Oregon Bar

Job description

The Portland office of Fisher Phillips seeks an associate with 2-5 years of traditional labor experience. The ideal candidate will have collective bargaining and contract administration experience, including grievance arbitration experience. Prior experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board is preferred. Candidate with some employment litigation will be considered.

We know what factors are needed to provide excellent client service to our internal and external clients. This means we are looking for attorneys with excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, commitment to and empathy for their fellow team members, and a relentless commitment to growth and client service. Admission to the Oregon Bar and a JD from an ABA accredited law school is required.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Attorney Recruiting, resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max, not heavily edited by someone other than yourself).

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.