Employment Attorney

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Employment Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for counseling HR professionals and business executives on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and providing strategic thinking in avoiding and resolving employment disputes. Will also be responsible for assisting in all aspects of litigation and administrative charge work, including preparing position statements, evaluating claims, handling mediation, taking depositions, engaging in motion practice, and preparing for and taking cases to arbitration and trial. Independently handling transactional matters, including drafting employment agreements and policies. Must have Active Oregon State Bar membership. Should have 6+ years of experience handling employment advice and litigation, including discrimination, retaliation, leave interference, and wage and hour claims. Management-side labor and employment counseling experience required. Must have experience handling charges before the EEOC and state or local agencies. Should have experience drafting employment agreements and policies. Must have excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, including public speaking. Active California State Bar membership with experience advising and litigating California wage and hour disputes desired. In-house or general counsel experience advising on multi-state labor and employment matters preferred. Proven track record as first or second chair in employment trials or arbitration a plus. Active practice with loyal clients desired.

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