West Coast Labor Management Relations Mid-Level Associate

• United States; Los Angeles, California; Sacramento, California; San Francisco, California; Los Angeles, California; Seattle, Washington
• Labor and Employment
• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Legal

Why Seyfarth

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 Labor Management Relations Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience for our West Coast offices. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.

Learn more about our Labor & Employment department here: Employment Litigation | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Day-To-Day

As an associate in the Labor & Employment Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

You Have

• 2-6 years of traditional labor law experience, working with or without partner oversight on litigation of unfair labor practice charges or grievances in labor arbitration, advising on labor law matters, researching labor law issues, or participating in or advising on collective bargaining
• Other areas of expected experience: case law research, brief and motion drafting
• Employment law background and basic familiarity a plus (but not required)
• Excellent academic credentials and solid work ethic
• Stellar analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters (litigation, charges, bargaining, research, etc.) simultaneously
• Experience and understanding of federal rules (trial or appellate) and NLRB rules a plus
• Admission to the California or Washington Bars or the ability to waive 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.

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

The salary range for this role is $235,000 to $350,000. 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.

**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.

Century City & Downtown LA:

Seyfarth will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

San Francisco:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Sacramento:

Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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

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Location Specific Language

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90067

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA 90017

This position is based in Sacramento, CA 95814

This position is based in San Francisco, CA 94105

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104