Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Our client, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an attorney to join its Labor & Employment Practice in Portland, Oregon.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to practice in Oregon and have at least two to seven years of experience in employment law matters. Prior employment litigation experience is required (preferably on the management side), and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for proactive attorneys passionate about assuming a high-level role in a sophisticated practice, with significant involvement in all aspects of labor and employment law. The role requires extensive contact with clients, governmental agencies, and opposing counsel.

The firm's Labor & Employment Practice represents clients across the country in all phases of employment litigation, counseling, and training. Our team of employment professionals is spread across locations nationwide, providing consistent counsel in dozens of jurisdictions.

Qualified candidates will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.

While employment law experience is preferred, we are also interested in developing talented attorneys with excellent litigation skills from any arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law, and seek an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401k with employer match.

• Admission to the Oregon State Bar.
• At least 2–7 years of experience in employment law matters.
• Prior employment litigation experience (preferably on the management side).
• Employment counseling or in-house employment law experience preferred.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with drafting/responding to discovery, pleadings, motions, and handling depositions.