Job Overview
A law firm seeks a midlevel associate with four to six years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration practice in Seattle, WA. The associate will collaborate with a team of attorneys representing employers in various labor matters and workplace disputes, offering a chance to build a sophisticated labor practice with significant client contact and hands-on responsibility.
Duties
- Advise and represent employers in labor relations matters, including union organizing campaigns and collective bargaining.
- Support clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and briefs.
- Participate in client counseling on labor and employment compliance issues.
- Collaborate with teams across offices on complex workplace matters.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical legal guidance.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership opportunities.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
- Four to six years of relevant labor and employment experience.
- Experience handling traditional labor matters and advising on labor relations issues.
- Prior experience with the NLRB.
- Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Education
- JD from an accredited law school.
Certifications
- Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
Skills
- Legal writing and analytical skills.
- Advocacy and interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented and effective communication.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
- 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Voluntary benefits including accident, life, and pet insurance.
- Commuter and transit programs.
- Flexible and hybrid work opportunities.
This Amlaw firm stands out among its peers as having a commitment to innovation, work-life balance, and friendly firm culture. The firm aims to be agile in the changing legal landscape, and rewards the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of its lawyers. The firm is also serious about its commitment to diversity and pro bono initiatives, and provides ample opportunity for its associates to gain meaningful experience early on in their careers. SKILLS - Employment Law - Traditional Labor Law (Unions),Employment Law - Management (Compliance & Counseling),Employment Law - General