Associate Attorney

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:

• 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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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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