Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Labor Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Anchorage, AK; Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; or Seattle, WA.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 4-6 years of traditional labor and employment experience to join a nationally recognized Labor, Employment & Immigration practice. The successful candidate will represent employers in sophisticated labor relations matters, workplace disputes, and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board while working closely with a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers in traditional labor matters, including union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, unfair labor practice charges, and labor-management disputes.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials.
• Counsel employers on labor relations and workplace compliance issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex labor and employment matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, client alerts, and thought leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.
• 4-6 years of labor and employment experience.
• Experience representing employers in traditional labor matters and labor relations.
• Prior experience handling matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:
  • Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA: $225,000-$330,000
  • Portland, OR: $215,000-$315,000
  • Anchorage, AK: $158,000-$258,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Annual bonus eligibility