Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Full-time

No

A law firm in Portland is actively seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Associate Attorney with 5+ years of practice. The candidate will independently handle various defense litigation cases, including but not limited to Business Litigation, Construction Law, Data Breach and Security Response, Hospitality and Food-Borne Illness Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Toxic Tort / Asbestos Litigation, and Transportation and Trucking Law. The role requires strong drafting, writing, and researching skills, excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills, and a preference for candidates with law firm and case management experience, including deposition, motions practice, and trial experience. Oregon State Bar membership is required, and Washington State Bar membership is a plus. Experience in school law or public entity defense is desired.

Duties:

• Independently handle a variety of defense litigation cases, including Business Litigation, Construction Law, Data Breach and Security Response, Hospitality and Food-Borne Illness Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability, Real Estate Litigation, Toxic Tort / Asbestos Litigation, and Transportation and Trucking Law.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and trial-related materials.
• Interact directly with clients, providing updates and addressing inquiries.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and client objectives.
• Manage cases throughout the litigation process, including deposition, motions practice, and trial experience.
• Uphold high levels of professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to and good standing with the Oregon State Bar.
• 5+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, writing, and researching skills.
• Excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Law firm and case management experience, including deposition, motions practice, and trial experience (preferred).
• Washington State Bar membership (a plus).
• Experience in school law or public entity defense (desired).

Skills:

• Extensive experience in defense litigation across various practice areas.
• Proficient drafting, writing, and researching skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Familiarity with case management, deposition, motions practice, and trial experience.
• Ethical and professional conduct.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible schedule with remote work access.
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Transportation subsidy.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus.
• FSA / HSA.
• Parental leave.
• Profit-sharing contributions.
• 401(k) Deferred Savings Plan.

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