Traditional Labor Associate (3-7 years) - Multi-Office/National Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in Seattle, WA (Job ID 1160-Seattle, WA 98104 )

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Traditional Labor Associate with 3-7 years of experience.  This is a Multi-Office/National opening with a preference for any of our California offices or our Chicago office.

You'll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.  Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here:  Labor Management Relations | Seyfarth Shaw LLP.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

As an Associate in the Labor Management Relations Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. 

YOU HAVE:

• 3-7 years of management side experience in traditional labor matters arising under the National Labor Relations Act, including NLRB hearings, collective bargaining, and labor arbitration proceedings as well as other labor union matters.
  
• The ideal candidate also will have experience with discrimination and wrongful discharge employment litigation, EEOC matters, and wage hour matters and should be able to handle routine employment litigation with minimal supervision. Experience in OFCCP and affirmative action matters, and/or OSHA is a plus.
• The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.

• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.

• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be licensed in the state that you reside in.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, and Seramount (formerly Working Mother magazine). We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers.

NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:

At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

The salary range for this role is $240,000 to $320,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).   

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the following laws if applicable, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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