General Liability Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Portland, OR, is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join their team. This position requires expertise in legal analysis, extensive research, and courtroom representation in civil litigation cases involving property damage, bodily injury, and trucking matters.

Duties:

• Conduct legal analysis of claims and causes of action related to general liability cases.
• Perform extensive legal research and draft status reports, analyses for clients, substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Represent clients at hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions regularly.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests effectively.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses as needed.
• Prepare thoroughly for trials and attend as required.
• May involve some travel for case-related activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably with exposure to general liability cases.
• Experience with property damage, bodily injury, or trucking cases is advantageous.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Washington and Oregon; admission in Idaho or Utah is a plus.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong research abilities and exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Prompt responsiveness to client inquiries via email and phone.
• Excellent client service skills and professional telephone demeanor.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Admission to practice law in Washington and Oregon; additional admission in Idaho or Utah preferred.

Skills:

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to self-manage.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong client service skills and professional telephone manners.

Benefits:

• Ability to work remotely.
• Highly competitive compensation.
• Innovative nondiscretionary monthly incentive bonus program based on attainable billable-hour targets.
• Excellent benefits including 401k match.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Proactive support and training for marketing objectives.