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Labor and Employment Associate

BUCHALTER
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

We are looking for a mid-level associate to join our Labor and Employment Practice Group in Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington. The candidate must be currently licensed to practice law in Oregon and preferably Washington (or be willing to waive into Washington). The ideal candidate has 3 years of solid experience litigating, including employment cases.  In addition, we’d like a candidate with some employment advice experience, such as drafting handbooks and employment-related agreements, but this experience is not required.  Candidates must have strong writing and time management skills.

Buchalter employment attorneys partner closely with clients to provide broad, protective counsel that minimizes risk exposure. Our critical risk-management solutions allow clients to focus on managing their businesses while we manage the details of their employment problems. We work with business management to ensure workplace compliance and an immediate response when conflict arises. We provide advice and counsel to business and defend employers from lawsuits. Our clients vary from closely-held companies to major financial institutions, banks, restaurant chains, manufacturers and retailers, with offices and locations nationwide.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm.  We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. 

Compensation: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $160-$230k.  This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range will depend on candidate’s years of practice and relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this position is eligible for annual performance bonuses based on productivity.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in Buchalter’s 401k plan. Employees also receive unlimited PTO and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity.  Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript using the link below.

Salary : $160,000 - $230,000

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