Midlevel Construction and Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated construction and litigation associate with three to five years of experience to join their team in Portland, Oregon. This hybrid position involves working closely with a collaborative team on complex construction matters.

Duties

• Engage in contract negotiation and dispute analysis.
• Participate in motion practice and trial preparation.
• Evaluate insurance coverage and manage tenders.
• Analyze legal relationships between policyholders and insurers.
• Respond to immediate client needs and manage pending cases.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in construction contracting and litigation.
• Practical knowledge of insurance law in construction.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the Oregon State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Good judgment and responsiveness.
• Strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.