Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

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.

This law firm has over nine decades of combined experience in litigation. Their areas of practice include appeals, business litigation, employment and labor law, maritime law, product liability, school law, toxic tort, and more. The firm is located in Washington, Arkansas, and Oregon.