Associate Attorney needed for Portland office

A law firm in Portland, OR, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support the Litigation department, with a focus on personal injury and professional liability defense. The candidate will assist in preparing legal documents, attending hearings and trials, providing legal counsel to clients, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties:

• Support the Litigation department, focusing on personal injury and professional liability defense.
• Prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Attend depositions, motion hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
• Provide legal counsel to clients and insurer clients under the guidance of partners.
• Travel as required for depositions, trials, site inspections, and meetings.
• Keep supervising attorney informed of case developments.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff, attorneys, clients, and adjusters.

Requirements:

• Maintain active admission to practice in Oregon; a Washington license is a plus.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Utilize strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Manage time effectively and maintain strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and billing tasks for insurance clients is advantageous.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and billing tasks for insurance clients is advantageous.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to practice in Oregon.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Vision insurance.

This Oregon-based litigation law firm focuses its practice on family law and civil litigation. Its major practice areas include alternative dispute resolution, complex litigation, construction defect defense, disputes and general commercial law, personal injury defense, real estate litigation, divorce, spousal maintenance, and child custody and support. The firm has provided these legal services for over 100 years. Its office is located in Portland, Oregon.