Labor & Employment Associate

Tonkon Torp

Tonkon Torp LLP, a prominent, full-service firm in Portland, Oregon, is looking for a mid-level Labor and Employment Associate with 3-6 years of experience and an active California State bar license to begin work immediately. Current membership in the Oregon State bar is a plus, but not required. The qualified candidate will have experience representing employers before local, state, and federal courts and administrative agencies against charges under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the NLRA, wage and hour laws, medical leave laws, and other employment-related statutes and regulations. The candidate should also have experience advising employers on various workplace management issues, such as hiring, separation of employment, employment contracts, and other personnel matters. The successful candidate must have a J.D. with high academic standing, excellent writing, analytical, and research skills, strong time management and communication skills, outstanding client service and development skills, proactive initiative for projects, and demonstrated commitment diversity, professionalism, and community service. The successful candidate must be able to run aspects of litigation with minimal supervision, including discovery, document review, and drafting briefs. We offer: * Competitive salary ($165,000-$180,000/year DOE) and benefits commensurate with other prominent local firms. * Culture that values collaboration in everything we do. * Flexible and hybrid workplace. * Team of professionals driven by a sense of excellence, integrity, commitment to learning, mutual respect, and adaptability. * Professionals committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and giving back to the communities in which we live and work. * Strong commitment to and support for pro bono activities. Tonkon Torp offers a collegial work environment. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you possess the required qualifications, please submit your cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, and a writing sample (unedited by a third party) via our online application portal.
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Labor & Employment
Specialties
Litigation, Counseling, Wage & Hour, ADA, FMLA
Experience
3 to 6 years
Type
Law Firm