Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney

Portland office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an insurance litigation associate attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience. The candidate will have the opportunity to handle significant responsibility in all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, and case management, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. The work may also involve non-litigated insurance coverage work, including research, writing opinion letters, and advising insurers on their obligations with respect to claims handling and coverage issues. Demonstrated trial experience and/or trial preparation experience is required. Must be admitted to practice in Oregon.

The candidate should have a strong academic record, along with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to develop creative legal strategies is required. Must have strong organizational and time management skills with the proven ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. Being eager to assume responsibility is required. The optimistic outlook that thrives in a dynamic work setting is needed. Must value diversity and teamwork.

Nationally recognized for its trial experience, this is a multiservice West Coast law firm with more than 180 attorneys in four states. In addition to complex litigation, the firm routinely handles a wide range of domestic and international business transactions. The firm's clients range from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. Lawyers here deal in various legal areas, including admiralty, maritime, alternative dispute resolution, appellate, asbestos litigation, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, business, commercial litigation, construction and development, corporate finance and securities, corporate growth and governance, distribution, licensing and franchise, employment, litigation, environmental, ERISA, employee benefits, estate planning, wealth management, fidelity and surety, food liability litigation, insurance, intellectual property, international, mergers and acquisitions, mold litigation, personal injury, products liability, professional liability, real estate, school law, securities litigation, subrogation, tax, transportation, and white-collar crime.