Employment Attorney Position
Description:
Sussman Shank LLP, has an immediate opening in its Litigation Practice Group for an Employment Law attorney with 8+ years of experience.
Candidate must be able to provide advice and guidance to employers of all sizes in multiple industries with respect to the following:
• Employee discipline and termination
• The Family Medical Leave Act, Oregon Family Leave Act and Washington
Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
• Federal and Oregon disability laws (ADA and Oregon equivalent)
• Oregon and Washington sick leave laws
• Employee handbooks, policies, and appropriate and effective employee
documentation
• Harassment and discrimination investigations
• Wage and hour issues
• Employee classification (exempt/non-exempt, employee/contractor)
• Severance and Separation agreements
• Workers compensation discrimination
• Retaliation, whistleblowing and wrongful termination
• Issues related to competition and solicitation
• Trade secret protection and confidentiality
• Work for hire and protection of Intellectual Property
• Executive compensation
• Employment agreements
Successful candidate should also have experience in all aspects of litigation and administrative charge work, including preparing position statements, evaluating claims, negotiating private settlements, handling mediation, taking depositions, engaging in motion practice, and preparing for and taking cases to arbitration and trial (with assistance from members of our litigation group).
Please address cover letters and resumes to our Chief Operating Officer,
Steven T. Seguin.
Competitive Benefits and Compensation.
Ranked one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Posted: 3/4/2021
Contact
Steven T. Seguin, Chief Operating Officer
sseguin@sussmanshank.com | 503.227.1111
Business Transaction Attorney
Description:
Sussman Shank LLP, a mid-sized, full-service law firm in Portland, Oregon, has an immediate opening in its business practice group for an attorney with 6 to 15 years of experience to handle a broad range of business transactions (e.g. mergers and acquisitions, sales and purchases of real estate and business operations), real and personal property based financing, business formations, and general corporate work. IP, tax, securities, land use or environmental law experience a plus.
The position requires strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills. An ideal candidate has the capacity for and shows dedication to business and practice development.
Please address cover letters and resumes to our Chief Operating Officer,
Steven T. Seguin. Visit Sussman Shank's website for information on the firm and its attorneys at
www.sussmanshank.com.
Competitive Benefits and Compensation.
Ranked one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Posted: 1/5/2021
Contact
Steven T. Seguin, Chief Operating Officer
sseguin@sussmanshank.com | 503.227.1111
Legal Assistant/Secretary - Business (Downtown Portland)
Description:
Sussman Shank LLP, a mid-size law firm in downtown Portland, seeks applicant for a legal assistant position in our Business Practice Group. Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience in general corporate and business. Estate planning, trusts, and tax experience helpful. We are seeking an energetic, responsible, and organized legal assistant to work well in a team setting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Competitive Benefits and Compensation.
Posted: 12/29/2020
Contact
Ragina L. Stark
rstark@sussmanshank.com