Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its dynamic civil litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in civil litigation, with a proven ability to manage cases through all phases of litigation. Trial experience is highly preferred. This position offers an opportunity to work in a busy and diverse practice, assuming primary responsibility for some matters and supporting senior attorneys on others. The firm values client service, high-quality work, and a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Location:
Salem, OR

Duties:

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception to trial, including legal research, drafting motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court, including depositions, hearings, and trials (trial experience preferred).
• Provide strategic legal counsel to clients, ensuring high levels of service and communication.
• Support senior attorneys on complex matters and take on primary responsibility for less complex cases.
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy, settlement discussions, and legal argument development.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks and maintain high-quality legal work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in civil litigation, with a strong track record of managing cases through all stages of litigation.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and legal research abilities.
• Client-focused with a strong commitment to providing exceptional service.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a litigation team.
• Active Oregon Bar membership (or ability to become admitted in Oregon).

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Oregon State Bar required.

Skills:

• Expertise in civil litigation, with experience managing cases from start to finish.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage court appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship-building abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to teamwork.

Benefits:

• Hybrid remote/in-person work schedule flexibility.
• 10 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and 15 vacation days annually (vacation days increase with tenure).
• Three medical insurance plan options, including vision coverage, with up to 100% of employee premiums paid by the firm.
• Dental and additional vision insurance options.
• Firm-paid long-term disability and basic life/AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions and discretionary profit-sharing.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, cancer, specified health events, and life/AD&D.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses and health savings accounts.
• Firm contributions to commuting transportation flexible spending account for parking or mass transit expenses.
• 10 weeks paid parental leave (supplements Paid Leave Oregon for 100% of base pay).
• 6 weeks paid medical leave (supplements Paid Leave Oregon for 100% of base pay).
• Paid jury/witness leave.

The legal practice has three offices in the state of Oregon and was established in the mid-twentieth century. Some of its main areas of practice are business law, government law, and litigation. Some of the firm's specific areas of expertise are administrative law-proceedings, business-corporate law, ethics in government, and products liability defense litigation. A fairly large team of knowledgeable attorneys comprise this AV-rated law practice, and the attorneys here have over the years received high rankings from leading legal publications.