What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Associate position at Ogletree Deakins?
Position Summary
Our Portland and Seattle offices have an exciting opportunity for an Associate, with 5 years of experience to join the Firm’s expanding practice. The Associate will primarily focus on traditional labor matters, including but not limited to, union organizing campaigns; training and counseling clients concerning traditional labor issues; assisting with grievance arbitrations and collective bargaining; unfair labor practice charges; National Labor Relations Board trials; and policy drafting.
Ogletree’s Portland and Seattle offices have one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the pacific northwest and is expanding to meet client demands and to prepare for future growth. We feature a collaborative environment, top-notch paralegals & support staff, and many opportunities for career development.
Remote work is available for non-Shareholder-track attorneys residing outside of Seattle and Portland, including those in California, provided they hold an active license to practice law in Oregon or Washington.
Requirements
In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected base salary range for this position is between $185,000 and $220,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Brittney Padilla at brittney.padilla@ogletree.com with “POR & SEA Traditional Labor Associate” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via-email will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Portland and Seattle offices have an exciting opportunity for an Associate, with 5 years of experience to join the Firm’s expanding practice. The Associate will primarily focus on traditional labor matters, including but not limited to, union organizing campaigns; training and counseling clients concerning traditional labor issues; assisting with grievance arbitrations and collective bargaining; unfair labor practice charges; National Labor Relations Board trials; and policy drafting.
Ogletree’s Portland and Seattle offices have one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the pacific northwest and is expanding to meet client demands and to prepare for future growth. We feature a collaborative environment, top-notch paralegals & support staff, and many opportunities for career development.
Remote work is available for non-Shareholder-track attorneys residing outside of Seattle and Portland, including those in California, provided they hold an active license to practice law in Oregon or Washington.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in either Oregon or Washington. However, extremely strong candidates interested in relocating to the Pacific Northwest and licensed to practice law in other states would also be considered. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
- Candidates must possess at least 5 years of traditional labor experience.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
- Strong writing and public speaking skills are required.
- Outstanding academic credentials preferred (Top 25% of class).
In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities act, the expected base salary range for this position is between $185,000 and $220,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position qualifies for the benefits below.
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including an annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health, and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, and a paid parental leave on-ramping program.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Brittney Padilla at brittney.padilla@ogletree.com with “POR & SEA Traditional Labor Associate” in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via-email will not be considered.
Firm Overview
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 59 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $185,000 - $220,000
