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Traditional Labor Associate | Portland, OR

Our client, a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm, is seeking a Traditional Labor Associate with 2–5 years of experience to join their Portland office. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated attorney to build their practice in traditional labor law while working with a team known for exceptional client service and professional growth.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance arbitration. Experience with unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is preferred. Candidates with a background in employment litigation may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent employers in collective bargaining negotiations and labor arbitrations
• Advise clients on contract interpretation and labor-management relations
• Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the NLRB
• Support clients in compliance with federal labor laws and union matters
• Draft and revise labor contracts, grievance responses, and other labor-related documents
• Handle employment litigation matters, if applicable

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of traditional labor law experience required
• Experience in collective bargaining, contract administration, and arbitration
• Familiarity with unfair labor practice proceedings before the NLRB strongly preferred
• Strong academic credentials and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to team collaboration and client service
• Admission to the Oregon Bar is required

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• Resume
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample (maximum 10 pages, minimally edited by others)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing labor law team and take on meaningful work advising employers on complex labor relations matters. The firm fosters professional development, mentorship, and advancement, and this position provides a strong platform for attorneys looking to grow their labor law careers.

All submissions will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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