Stoel Rives LLP · 1 week ago
Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
2+ years expStoel Rives LLP is seeking a labor & employment associate to join its Labor & Employment Practice Group. The associate will provide services and handle a wide variety of cases for regional and national companies, including legal research, counseling employers, and drafting employment-related documents.
Legal
Responsibilities
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda; draft pleadings, dispositive and discovery motions; manage written discovery; and take and defend depositions
Counsel employers on day-to-day issues including hiring, discipline/terminations, accommodations, leaves, wage-and-hour compliance, classifications, pay equity, and remote work
Draft and review employment-related documents, including handbooks, policies, offer letters, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, confidentiality and employment agreements
Assist with workplace investigations, including planning, interviews, and reporting
Support corporate transactions with employment due diligence
Contribute to client trainings on topics including anti-harassment, wage-and-hour, accommodations, and other topics
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials
2–4 years of labor and employment experience at an AmLaw or reputable boutique firm
Experience with employment litigation from intake through resolution, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation; trial/arbitration experience a plus
Counseling experience on federal, state, and local employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, and related state wage-and-hour and leave laws
Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with meticulous attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong client-service orientation, sound judgment, and professional communication skills
Evident engagement in business development and civic and professional organizations
Admission to and good standing with the Oregon bar or eligibility to waive into the bar
Benefits
Variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels
Coaching and mentoring program
New lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm
Core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm
Participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge
Company
Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services.
501-1000 employees
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Partner
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