Labor & Employment Attorney
Coastal Wave Recruiting
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Oregon • United States
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About the role
- Attorneys in this role will work on a broad range of employment-related matters, including:
- Employment litigation in state and federal courts
- Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims
- Wage and hour and class/representative actions
- Advising employers on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Drafting and reviewing employment policies, handbooks, and agreements
- Assisting with investigations, hearings, and administrative proceedings
Requirements
- **Current State License **
- **3–5 years** of labor & employment experience
- Experience handling employment litigation and/or advisory matters
- Strong legal research, writing, and motion practice skills
- Ability to manage matters independently with appropriate supervision
- Experience working directly with clients and internal teams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Firm-paid life insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO policy
- Paid or reimbursed parking (office-dependent)
- In-house MCLEs and external training support
- **Culture Highlights:**
- Collegial, collaborative, and transparent environment
- Long-tenured attorneys and low attrition
- Meaningful mentorship and hands-on training
- Firmwide retreats, social events, and office gatherings
- Recognized as a **Best Place to Work** in multiple markets
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
employment litigationdiscrimination claimsharassment claimsretaliation claimswrongful termination claimswage and hour actionsclass actionslegal researchwritingmotion practice
Soft Skills
independent managementclient interactionteam collaboration
Certifications
State License