Litigation, Investigations, and Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join its Litigation and White-Collar practice in Portland, OR. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, internal and congressional investigations, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance.

Duties

• Assist with preparation for witness interviews, client depositions, and witness testimony.
• Respond to document and discovery requests, and manage document collection and review projects.
• Analyze strategic case issues and prepare necessary summaries or written materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and respond to discovery and dispositive motions, jury instructions, and other motions.
• Support corporate compliance projects and due diligence.
• Interact regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience in litigation and white-collar matters, including internal investigations and enforcement.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work across different areas.
• Proactive and reliable work style, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with sophisticated clients.
• Understanding of the business of law.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical thinking.
• Client interaction and communication.
• Document management and review.

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.