Employment Litigation Associate

Employment Litigation Associate
Location: Portland, OR

A nationally recognised management-side Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice is seeking an Associate to join its growing Portland office. This is an opportunity to work within a sophisticated employment litigation team advising employers on high-stakes disputes and complex workplace matters.

The role offers exposure to both litigation and advisory work across a broad range of federal and state employment laws.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent employers in employment litigation matters in federal and state courts

• Contribute to case strategy development and overall litigation planning

• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs

• Conduct and defend depositions

• Review electronically stored information and manage discovery processes

• Appear in court and interact with clients and opposing counsel

• Advise clients on workplace law issues including wage and hour, ADA accommodations, employee relations and risk mitigation

• Counsel on employment agreements, reductions-in-force and employment policies

Who You Are:

• Relevant employment litigation experience

• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws including Title VII, ADEA, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and related state statutes

• Strong academic credentials

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience providing employment counselling is advantageous

• Admitted to practice in Oregon; California admission or willingness to sit for the California Bar is a plus

Compensation:
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package within a national employment platform

Interested?
Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.

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