Associate Attorney
$ 150000 - $ 200000 / Year
Legal & Compliance
Job Title: Litigation Attorney
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days on-site/2 remote
Salary: $150,000-$200,000 DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established and growing Pacific Northwest law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Attorney for its Portland office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who enjoys handling complex litigation, wants significant autonomy over their caseload, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a clear path for professional growth.
The practice primarily focuses on business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and a smaller amount of trust and estate litigation. The firm is open to attorneys with a broad civil litigation background, but candidates should have experience managing cases from inception through trial.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability. Life and AD&D insurance, HSA, and 401K plan. The medical insurance provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Additionally, they offer paid time off and a discretionary bonus.
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Hybrid - 3 days on-site/2 remote
Salary: $150,000-$200,000 DOE
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Job Description:
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established and growing Pacific Northwest law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Attorney for its Portland office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who enjoys handling complex litigation, wants significant autonomy over their caseload, and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a clear path for professional growth.
The practice primarily focuses on business and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and a smaller amount of trust and estate litigation. The firm is open to attorneys with a broad civil litigation background, but candidates should have experience managing cases from inception through trial.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload from intake through resolution, including trial when necessary
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal documents
- Develop case strategy, evaluate legal issues, and craft persuasive written and oral arguments
- Handle all phases of discovery, depositions, negotiations, mediations, and courtroom appearances
- Work directly with clients while managing expectations and providing strategic legal counsel
- Delegate work effectively to paralegals and junior attorneys while providing mentorship and oversight
- Collaborate with attorneys across the firm on complex litigation matters
Qualifications:
- Active Oregon State Bar membership required (Washington Bar admission is a plus)
- 5+ years of civil litigation experience in private practice
- Experience handling litigation matters from inception through trial with meaningful courtroom experience
- Strong legal writing, motion practice, and oral advocacy skills
- Experience with business, commercial, real estate, or other complex civil litigation preferred
- Comfortable supervising support staff and managing multiple active matters
- Prior billable-hour experience in a law firm environment
Benefits:
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability. Life and AD&D insurance, HSA, and 401K plan. The medical insurance provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Additionally, they offer paid time off and a discretionary bonus.
Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Keaton Anderson
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