Traditional Labor Attorney

Larson Maddox; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national labor law firm in Detroit is seeking a Traditional Labor Associate to expand its traditional labor practice. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of experience in traditional labor law, strong analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include handling labor matters, representing clients in investigations, and assisting in collective bargaining negotiations. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to represent management in labor relations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of traditional labor law experience at a law firm or comparable setting.
• Experience in collective bargaining, NLRB matters, and unfair labor practice litigation.
• Strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of traditional labor matters.
• Represent employers in unfair labor practice investigations.
• Support clients during union organizing campaigns and elections.
• Prepare for and conduct labor arbitrations and negotiations.

Skills

Collective bargaining

NLRB matters

Unfair labor practice litigation

Strong analytical skills

Writing and advocacy skills

Managing multiple matters

Education

Licensed attorney

Job description

A national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Traditional Labor Associate to join its expanding traditional labor practice. Ideal candidates will bring strong academic credentials, hands‑on experience with core traditional labor matters, and a commitment to representing management in high‑stakes labor relations.

Traditional Labor Attorney Key Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining strategy, contract interpretation, and labor‑management relations.
• Represent employers in unfair labor practice investigations and litigation before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Support and counsel clients during union organizing campaigns, elections, and representation proceedings.
• Prepare for and conduct labor arbitrations, including factual investigation, witness preparation, and hearing advocacy.
• Assist in collective bargaining negotiations
• Advise on compliance with the NLRA and evolving labor regulatory requirements.
• Work directly with HR leaders, executives, and in‑house counsel to address grievances, workplace disputes, and union‑related matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex, multi‑jurisdictional labor strategies and national‑level labor initiatives.

Traditional Labor Attorney Qualifications

• 3+ years of traditional labor law experience at a law firm or comparable setting.
• Demonstrated experience in collective bargaining, NLRB matters, unfair labor practice litigation, union campaigns/representation, and labor arbitration.
• Strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Licensed attorney in the candidate's state of residence