Position summary

Our Portland and Seattle offices have an exciting opportunity for an Associate with 5+ years of experience to join the firm’s expanding practice. The Associate will focus primarily on traditional labor matters, including but not limited to union organizing campaigns; Coaching and advising clients on traditional business issues; Assisting in grievance arbitration and collective bargaining; unfair labor practices charges; National Labor Relations Board prosecutions; and policy formulation.

Ogletree’s offices in Portland and Seattle have one of the most dynamic labor and staffing practices in the Pacific Northwest and are expanding to meet client demands and prepare for future growth. We feature a collaborative environment, top-notch paralegals and support staff, and many opportunities for career development.

Remote work is available to non-shareholder attorneys residing outside of Seattle and Portland, including attorneys located in California, provided they hold an active license to practice law in Oregon or Washington.

requirements

• Doctor of Laws. Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing and remain so in Oregon or Washington. However, very strong candidates who are interested in moving to the Pacific Northwest and who are licensed to practice law in other states will also be considered. While working, you must meet continuing licensing requirements to practice law.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of traditional work experience.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills are required.
• Outstanding academic qualifications (top 25% of class) are preferred.

benefits

According to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary for this position in Colorado ranges between $185,000 and $220,000. According to the New York State Pay Transparency Act, the expected salary range for this position in New York State is between $230,000 and $275,000. According to the California Revised Labor Code as stated in Senate Bill 1162, the expected salary range for this position in California is between $205,000 and $275,000. According to the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the expected salary for this position in Washington ranges between $185,000 and $220,000. According to the Omnibus Pay Transparency Amendment Act, the expected salary range for this DC position is between $205,000 and $250,000. According to Maryland’s Equal Pay for Employment and Equal Pay Act, the expected salary range for this position in Baltimore is $205,000 – $250,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This position is eligible for the benefits below. The application deadline for this position is July 31, 2025.

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits to our attorneys including: comprehensive training and development programs including annual firm-wide attorney retreat, CLE and attorney admission reimbursement, several competitive annual bonus programs, a 401(k) plan, affordable health and life insurance including dental and vision coverage, and flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of Dependent care and/or health care expenses, employee assistance program, and back-up child care. program, and the paid parental leave program.

Contact information

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Brittney Padilla at (email protected) With “POR & SEA Traditional Foreman” in the subject line. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Company overview

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the magazine named Ogletree Deakins “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor & Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys in 59 offices across the United States, Europe, Canada and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including several Fortune 50 companies in the United States

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as in all work environments.

Equal opportunity employer.