Midlevel Labor Associate – West Coast (Seattle, Portland, LA, SF, Anchorage)

About the role

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid‑level labor associate with four to six years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration practice across its West Coast offices. The role offers significant client contact, hands‑on responsibility, and the chance to develop a sophisticated labor practice.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and represent employers on union organizing, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration, unfair labor practice charges, and labor‑management disputes.
• Support clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials.
• Provide counseling on labor and employment compliance issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex workplace matters.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical guidance.
• Contribute to business‑development initiatives, client alerts, and thought‑leadership projects.

Required profile

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• Four to six years of labor and employment experience in a law firm, government agency, or comparable environment.
• Experience handling traditional labor matters and advising employers on labor‑relations issues.
• Prior experience with NLRB proceedings.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented setting.

Required skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Knowledge of labor relations, collective bargaining, and NLRB processes.
• Client counseling on employment compliance.

What we offer

• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• Collegial, team‑oriented environment with strong mentorship.
• Opportunities to work on sophisticated labor matters for national and regional employers.
• Commitment to professional development, training, and career growth.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Flexible and hybrid work options depending on office needs.