Labor Relations Associate

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and guidance on labor relations matters, including labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, union campaigns, and other related issues.
Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Conduct legal research and analysis on labor law issues.
Communicate and negotiate with clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies.
Advise and assist clients in developing and implementing effective labor relations strategies.
Attend meetings, hearings, and negotiations on behalf of clients.
Collaborate with other attorneys and legal staff to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
Maintain expertise in labor and employment law and keep abreast of changes and developments in the field.
Participate in business development and marketing efforts to expand the firm’s labor relations practice.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree and 5+ years of experience in labor law.
Experience representing employers in labor relations matters.
Strong analytical and writing skills.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Prior experience in a law firm setting preferred.
Active license to practice law in good standing.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in collective bargaining and union campaigns.
Strong academic record.
Familiarity with employment law and litigation.
Prior business development and marketing experience.
Experience working with diverse clients and promoting diversity in the legal profession.

Salary Information:

For the New York City position, the expected salary range is between $220,000 and $260,000.
For the California position, the expected salary range is between $230,000 and $270,000.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Job Title: Labor Relations Associate
Experience: 5+ years
Location: Phoenix, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; New York, New York; Morristown, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois; Boston, Massachusetts
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $220,000 - $270,000
Department: Labor & Employment

H1: Join Our Dynamic Law Firm as a Labor Relations Associate
H2: Experienced Attorneys Wanted for Premier Labor Law Practice

Bold Headlines:
- Opportunity for Experienced Labor Attorney at Premier Law Firm
- Join Our Collegial and Respectful Workplace at Ogletree Deakins
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession
- Excellent Salary and Benefits Package for Qualified Candidates
- Exciting Role Providing Legal Services in Sophisticated Practice

Bullet Points:
- Seeking mid-level to senior Labor Attorney with 5+ years of experience in labor law
- Must have experience in labor arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, and union campaigns
- Will have extensive contact with clients, government agencies, and opposing counsel
- Ogletree Deakins offers regular all-attorney conferences, attorney development opportunities, and access to professional development training programs
- Firm is committed to diversity and encourages diverse candidates to apply
- Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with relevant laws
- Must have a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in good standing
- Strong academic record preferred
- Competitive salary range for New York City and California positions, with adjustments based on experience and location
- Robust benefits package includes training and development programs, annual bonuses, 401(k) plan, health and life insurance, and more
- Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management
- Named "Law Firm of the Year" by . News - Best Lawyers® for 11 consecutive years
- Firm has over 950 attorneys in 55 offices across the . and internationally
- Responsibilities include providing legal advice and guidance on labor relations matters, drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal research and analysis, and more
- Must have strong analytical, writing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and willingness to travel as needed
- Preferred qualifications include experience in collective bargaining, strong academic record, familiarity with employment law and litigation, and prior business development and marketing experience.

Comprehensive training and development programs, CLE and bar admission expense reimbursement, annual bonus programs, 401(k) plan, affordable health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Teladoc, employee assistance program, back-up childcare program, paid parental leave on-ramping program

Legal Research, Writing, Client Service, Labor Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Arbitration, Collective Bargaining, Union Campaigns, Civil Rights, Diversity, Professional Development, Training, Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Law Firm Management

Juris Doctor

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and writing samples to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor, Licensed to practice law, 5+ years labor law experience, Experience advising clients on labor relations, Excellent written and analytical skills, Outstanding academic record preferred

Legal