Traditional Labor Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Billable Hour Bonus

Year-End Discretionary Bonus

401(k) with profit-sharing

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A premier national labor and employment law firm in Portland seeks a Traditional Labor Associate to handle a range of labor matters and develop expertise in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and ULP litigation. You will work closely with partners, manage complex cases, and contribute to client success in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates hold an Oregon bar and 2-5 years of labor law experience, with strong writing and analytical skills, and a demonstrated ability to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of traditional labor law experience.
• Experience with collective bargaining and contract administration, including grievance arbitration.
• Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB is preferred.
• Bar admission in Oregon required.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a self-starter mindset and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration.
• Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and represent clients before the National Labor Relations Board.
• Draft and respond to discovery, initial pleadings, and dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions and argue motions before courts and administrative agencies.
• Collaborate directly with clients to navigate day-to-day labor and employment challenges, including drafting and revising employee handbooks and conducting workplace training.
• Work with multiple partners and manage a diverse caseload under the firm's free-market assignment system.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Team oriented

Self-starter

Client service

Education

Oregon Bar admission

J.D. degree

Job description

A premier national labor and employment law firm is seeking a highly motivated Traditional Labor Associate to join its Portland office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney passionate about labor law to work alongside respected partners, handle a variety of complex matters, and develop specialized expertise in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, and unfair labor practice litigation. They are looking for a proactive, confident attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to work directly with clients on high-impact cases.

Traditional Labor Associate Responsibilities

• Represent employers in traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining and contract administration
• Handle grievance arbitration proceedings and represent clients before the National Labor Relations Board
• Draft and respond to discovery, initial pleadings, and dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions and argue motions before courts and administrative agencies
• Collaborate directly with clients to navigate day-to-day labor and employment challenges, including drafting and revising employee handbooks and conducting workplace training
• Work with multiple partners and manage a diverse caseload under the firm's free-market assignment system

Traditional Labor Associate Requirements

• 2-5 years of traditional labor law experience
• Experience with collective bargaining and contract administration, including grievance arbitration
• Experience defending and prosecuting unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB is preferred
• Bar admission in Oregon required
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with a self-starter mindset and a commitment to exceptional client service

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays