Lateral Insurance Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Lateral Insurance Litigation Attorney for its Portland, Oregon office. The role involves handling civil defense, complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes, and extra-contractual and bad faith claims. The firm offers a hybrid work schedule and a collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Duties

• Represent clients in insurance litigation matters.
• Manage complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes.
• Handle extra-contractual and bad faith claims.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a hybrid work setting.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Oregon.
• Experience in trial law preferred.
• Strong background in insurance litigation.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Oregon State Bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent litigation and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

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.