The Portland office of Lane Powell seeks a Mid-level Labor and Employment Litigation Associate with a minimum of three years’ experience in representing employers primarily in state and federal court litigation, including disputes involving disparate treatment and disparate impact discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, wage and hour, and non-compete claims brought in single plaintiff, multiple plaintiff and class action matters. Qualified applicants with more litigation and trial experience beyond three years are encouraged to apply.

The position will be dedicated nearly exclusively to litigation, predominantly in labor and employment, and some complex commercial, business tort, and theft of trade secret litigation. A successful applicant must have a record of experience and success in litigation and a solid knowledge of state and federal labor and employment law. Experience with depositions, motion practice, and jury trials is required. Jury trial experience (including second chair) is strongly preferred. Practice experience before the NLRB and EEOC/BOLI is also a plus.