Senior Career Associate - Civil Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Career Associate with over eight years of civil litigation experience to join their team in Portland, OR. This role involves managing a large docket of cases for a major technology client, with opportunities to engage in financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security litigation.

Duties

• Develop case strategy and drive fact development efforts.
• Draft motions to dismiss and other litigation documents.
• Participate in discovery processes.
• Engage in oral arguments to build client confidence.
• Manage cases and projects, ensuring proactive deadline management.

Requirements

• Over eight years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Experience with e-discovery and discovery tasks.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Seattle office.