Labor Associate

Ogletree Deakins one of the nations largest labor and employment law firms is seeking an experienced labor attorney to join the traditional labor law practice group in its Portland Oregon office. This position offers an immediate opportunity to engage in substantive client work from the outset with meaningful prospects for professional growth and practice development over time. The firm seeks a driven attorney who values direct client relationships and is committed to building a distinguished career within a nationally recognized platform. The ideal candidate has experience working with employers on traditional labor law matters including arbitrations unfair labor practice proceedings collective bargaining and other labor and employment matters.

Unlike many comparable positions at peer firms this role is designed for an attorney prepared to assume meaningful responsibility. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with seasoned labor practitioners on complex matters while maintaining direct client engagement from the outset. As those relationships mature there is a clear path to expanded practice responsibilities and a leadership role within the group.

Ogletree Deakins Portland office is home to one of the most dynamic labor and employment practices in the Pacific Northwest and it is actively expanding to meet growing client demand. That growth creates genuine opportunity for attorneys seeking upward trajectory and increasing levels of responsibility.

• Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon. We will also consider candidates actively seeking admission to the Oregon bar. During employment must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
• Candidate must possess traditional labor experience.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
• A demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work independently.

This position is available as a traditional shareholder-track role based in our Portland OR office. Alternatively there is flexibility for a reduced hours or non-shareholder track position for candidates who require greater flexibility.

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.

If you have questions please e-mail Emma Barnes at with Labor Associate Portland in the subject line. Please note applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

With more than 1100 attorneys across 60 offices Ogletree Deakins brings national depth to local client matters. The firm is consistently recognized among the Best Law Firms by U.S. News Best Lawyers and is known for a collegial team-oriented culture that sets it apart from peer Portland that translates to a collaborative environment backed by top-notch paralegals and support staff the infrastructure necessary to support exceptional client service and professional excellence.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.