Labor & Employment Associate – Traditional Labor Practice; Portland

Are you an experienced and motivated traditional labor attorney ready to take the next step in your career? Are you seeking the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence? Do you want to join a firm that is deeply invested in your growth while offering exposure to sophisticated labor relations matters?

If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.

Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a highly respected national law firm seeking a Traditional Labor Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its Portland office. This firm is widely recognized for its management-side labor practice and its commitment to delivering strategic, practical solutions to employers across a broad range of industries.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented labor attorney to join a collaborative and high-performing team focused on traditional labor relations. The ideal candidate will bring strong advocacy skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to client service. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, mentorship from experienced partners, and a clear path for long-term professional development within a sophisticated labor practice.

• Represent management in traditional labor law matters
• Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
• Handle grievance and labor arbitration proceedings
• Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board
• Support employment litigation matters, as needed
• Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues while managing matters independently as appropriate

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active admission to the Oregon Bar in good standing
• 2–5 years of traditional labor law experience
• Experience with collective bargaining and grievance arbitration
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• A self-starter mindset paired with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

• The salary range: $160,000 – $192,500, commensurate with experience and aligned with second- through fifth-year associate levels
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Exposure to sophisticated labor matters and nationally significant clients
• Supportive, collegial culture with meaningful mentorship and long-term growth opportunities

This is a compelling opportunity to join a firm that prides itself on collaboration, intellectual rigor, and an unwavering commitment to client service and attorney development.

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals in exceptional career opportunities. Through innovative recruiting and team-building solutions, we support executive search, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and contract staffing nationwide.

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