Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 3 or more years of experience for its Portland, Oregon office. The firm specializes in insurance defense and insurance coverage across various areas, including construction defect litigation, professional malpractice, and personal injury defense.

Duties

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop effective defense strategies.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Oregon license required; Washington license preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in insurance defense law and/or civil litigation.
• Experience in construction defect litigation, professional malpractice, or premises liability preferred.
• Excellent research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven ability to manage caseload and work independently.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active Oregon license required.
• Active Washington license preferred.

Skills

• Excellent legal drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.

Benefits

• 100% employer-covered health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution after 1 year.
• Annual professional development budget for CLEs and networking events.
• Parking provided.
• Parental leave.
• Partnership track discussions.
• Employee referral bonus.

The law firm serves clients involved in construction, manufacturing, real estate, and related industries. It helps clients with Contract drafting and enforcement, Payment claims, Lien claims, Dispute resolution, Construction defect and site injury litigation; Real Estate Related contract drafting and enforcement, Litigation, and Property line disputes; and Choice of entity, Formation documents, and Registration and insurance. The firm has offices in Kirkland, Washington and Portland, Oregon.