West Coast Labor Management Relations Mid-Level Associate

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Labor Management Relations Associate with 2 to 6 years of experience for its West Coast offices. The associate will be part of the nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group and will have the opportunity to work on challenging cases in collaboration with senior attorneys. This role involves traditional labor law experience, including litigation of unfair labor practice charges or grievances in labor arbitration, advising on labor law matters, researching labor law issues, and participating in or advising on collective bargaining. Experience with case law research and brief/motion drafting is also expected. An employment law background is a plus but not required. The firm emphasizes excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, stellar analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously is crucial. Experience with federal rules (trial or appellate) and NLRB rules is a plus. Admission to the California or Washington Bars or the ability to waive in is required.

Requirements

2-6 years of traditional labor law experience
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
Experience with case law research
Experience with brief and motion drafting
Excellent academic credentials
Solid work ethic
Stellar analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Admission to the California or Washington Bars or the ability to waive in

Nice To Haves

Employment law background
Basic familiarity with employment law
Experience and understanding of federal rules (trial or appellate)
Experience and understanding of NLRB rules

Responsibilities

Litigation of unfair labor practice charges or grievances in labor arbitration
Advising on labor law matters
Researching labor law issues
Participating in or advising on collective bargaining
Case law research
Brief and motion drafting
Managing multiple matters (litigation, charges, bargaining, research, etc.) simultaneously