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Labor & Employment Associate

Boly:Welch
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Job Number: 31851

Salary: $200K-$250K DOE

Industry: Legal

Must Haves

  • 3 years of experience in labor and employment law
  • 2 years of OSHA litigation experience
  • JD
  • Oregon State Bar membership

Your New Role

Are you a Labor & Employment Associate with OSHA litigation experience looking to join a well-established law firm? Consider this associate position with a best-in-class team and a clear path to partnership.

In this role, you’ll handle all phases of labor and employment litigation. This will include full case management, legal research, reviewing documents, drafting briefs, and representing employers before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. You’ll take on OSHA litigation matters at the state and federal level, so you’ll need to have an in-depth understanding of OSHA inspection and citation contest procedures.

A professional and consultative approach will be important as you tactfully advise clients on workplace management issues ranging from hiring to separation of employment, employment contracts, and other personnel matters.

You’ll have a hybrid schedule.

Your New Organization

This is a unique opportunity to join a large full-service firm with a national presence. They consistently attract very talented legal professionals and are committed to professional development.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; a 401(k) with firm contribution and profit sharing; paid time off; and discretionary bonus potential.

Our goal is to pair talented people with amazing job opportunities. In submitting your application, you’ll be considered for this and other positions with Boly:Welch. Click the apply button to get started. Already a Boly:Welch candidate? Please connect directly with your recruiter to discuss this opportunity.

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Please Note

Boly:Welch is a full-service recruiting and executive search agency representing a Boly:Welch partner in this search. As talent advisors, we will be the liaison between our partner and yourself during the recruitment process. You will directly join our partner client’s team if they select you as the successful candidate for this role.

We do not use AI to read resumes at Boly:Welch; every resume is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure we engage in an equitable and human hiring process. We look forward to seeing your application!

Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Click here to apply for this role. Please attach your resume as a PDF or Word doc.

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000

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