Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Portland | Hybrid

$205,000 – $260,000

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Portland office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing employers in sophisticated labor and employment litigation, class actions, administrative proceedings, and workplace counseling matters.

• 2–5 years of labor & employment litigation experience

• Experience handling class action, single-plaintiff, and administrative charge matters preferred

• Experience preparing position statements, evaluating claims, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and drafting motions

• Experience preparing matters for mediation, arbitration, and trial

• Experience researching and analyzing federal, state, and local employment laws

• Experience counseling employers, HR professionals, and business executives on employment law compliance is a plus

• Experience drafting employment agreements, policies, and related employment documents preferred

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills

• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Oregon bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated employer-side labor and employment practice

Exposure to class actions, administrative proceedings, and complex employment disputes

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Opportunity to advise HR professionals and business leaders

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative national platform

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174