Labor & Employment Litigation Associate Job at Ballard Spahr (Portland)

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its expanding ...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

220000.00 - 305000.00 USD / Year

Ballard Spahr

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2 to 5 years of relevant Labor & Employment Litigation experience
Excellent research and writing skills
Attention to detail
Interest in public speaking
Strong academic credentials

Job Responsibility

Assisting in all aspects of class action and single-plaintiff litigation and administrative charge work
Preparing position statements
Evaluating claims
Preparing for mediations, discovery, depositions
Drafting motions
Preparing cases for arbitration and trial
Researching federal, state, and local employment laws
Providing strategic thinking in avoiding and resolving employment disputes
Counseling HR professionals and business executives on compliance with employment laws
Drafting employment agreements

What we offer

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Short and long-term disability
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Ten paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Incentive bonus program
Profit-sharing bonus program

Fulltime

Labor & Employment Litigation Associate

Our North America Employment & Compensation Practice Group provides clients with...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Palo Alto; Los Angeles

Salary:

235000.00 - 365000.00 USD / Year

Baker McKenzie Italy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2-6 years of employment litigation experience
Strong academic credentials
Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
Major top tier law firm experience in an employment litigation practice preferred
Federal judicial clerkship is a plus
Must be admitted and a member in good standing of the California Bar
Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members

Job Responsibility

Litigation of multijurisdictional class and collective cases and high stakes, complex disputes
Encompass a diverse range of employment matters

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Bonus eligible

Fulltime

Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

A highly regarded Michigan law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to...

Location

United States , Detroit

Salary:

165000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission or eligibility for admission to the Michigan Bar
Approximately 2-6 years of labor and employment experience
Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to client service and practical problem solving

Job Responsibility

Advise employers on hiring, discipline, termination, accommodations, leave administration, wage and hour compliance, and workplace policies
Draft and revise employment agreements, handbooks, policies, and related workplace documents
Conduct and support workplace investigations
Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation matters
Handle administrative proceedings before agencies such as the EEOC and MDCR
Participate in discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and hearings
Support traditional labor matters, including collective bargaining, grievance administration, and labor strategy, where applicable

What we offer

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Strong mentorship and long-term career development opportunities
Significant client contact and hands-on responsibility

Fulltime

Associate Counsel - Employment Litigation

A global industrial company is seeking an Associate Counsel – Employment & Litig...

Location

United States , Reading

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience
Strong background in labor and employment law
Willingness to travel as needed

Job Responsibility

Advise management and HR on labor and employment matters
Conduct and oversee internal investigations
Manage employment related disputes and litigation, including coordination with outside counsel
Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
Support corporate compliance initiatives, policies, and procedures
Research and interpret federal, state, and international laws and regulations
Assist with responses to legal inquiries from internal stakeholders
Collaborate with legal department staff and business leadership

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan
Free online training
Access to top jobs and competitive compensation

Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2+ years of litigat...

Location

United States , Denver

Salary:

120000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

O'Hagan Meyer

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Colorado
Labor and Employment litigation experience is preferred
however other civil litigation experience is also welcome
Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials
The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for mattes (commensurate with level of experience), and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as a part of a large, collaborative team

Job Responsibility

handle a wide range of litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated interesting clients
join a diverse practice group that focuses on employment law issues, including single plaintiff discrimination/harassment matters, state and administrative charges, wage and hour matters, and class action work, as well as various types of commercial litigation

What we offer

Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters
Mentorship, training and development programs for associates
Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs
Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program

Fulltime

Litigation Attorney – Employment

Location

United States , South Orange County

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4–9 years of civil litigation experience, with a strong focus on employment law
Demonstrated experience handling: Single-plaintiff employment claims
Exposure to class actions and/or PAGA matters strongly preferred
Experience in California state courts required (federal experience is a plus)
Advanced motion practice experience: Proven ability to draft and argue dispositive motions (MSJs highly preferred)
Strong deposition experience: Ability to take and defend key depositions with minimal supervision
Familiarity with: California Labor Code
FEHA (Fair Employment and Housing Act)
Wage & hour laws and compliance frameworks
Active, in good standing with the California State Bar (required)

Job Responsibility

Independently manage a caseload of employment litigation matters from inception through resolution
Handle: Wage & hour claims (including PAGA and class actions)
Wrongful termination
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
Draft, review, and argue: Motions (demurrers, motions to strike, MSJs)
Discovery motions
Pretrial motions and briefs
Oversee all phases of discovery, including: Drafting and responding to written discovery (interrogatories, RFAs, RFPs)
Taking and defending party, witness, and expert depositions
Develop discovery strategy aligned with case objectives and risk mitigation

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

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Associate Town Counsel – Labor and Employee Relations

Brookline seeks an experienced Associate Town Counsel to join its Legal departme...

Location

United States , Brookline

Salary:

120223.00 - 126758.00 USD / Year

Massachusetts Municipal Association

Expiration Date

July 23, 2026

Requirements

JD
member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar
minimum of five years of public sector labor and employment law experience
strong knowledge of Chapter 150E, civil service law, and state and federal employment statutes is preferred
excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

Job Responsibility

providing legal guidance to department heads, Human Resources, and senior leadership on matters including collective bargaining, disciplinary actions, grievances, arbitrations, and employment litigation
representing the Town before state and federal agencies, labor arbitrators, and in court

What we offer

medical insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
long-term disability insurance
four weeks of annual vacation
access to continuing legal education and professional development opportunities

Fulltime

Associate Attorney

Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Fresno office of its lar...

Location

United States , Fresno

Salary:

110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1-5+ year of practice experience (preferably in L&E, defense litigation, or public law)
active and in good standing with the State Bar of California
good academic record
strong writing and analytical skills
keen ability to act as a neutral for investigations work
reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines
excellent interpersonal skills
ambitious and eager to develop one’s own practice and book of business
At least 1 year of legal experience as a practicing attorney
Background or demonstrated interest in education law, labor and employment law, administrative law, or related practice areas

Job Responsibility

Legal research and analysis for labor & employment disputes, school employee disciplinary and grievance proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, campus and workplace investigations (incl. some Title IX work), schoolhouse facilities construction and real estate legal issues, and general counsel and political governance matters
Conducting on-site witness interviews and investigations at school campuses
Analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings

What we offer

Bonuses ranging from $8,000 to $15,000+, depending on amount of hours billed
Comprehensive benefits
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

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