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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney – Portland, OR Full Time
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Location: Portland, OR
A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Commercial Litigation Practice Group(link removed) This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation associate to work on sophisticated and complex disputes for local, national, and international clients across a broad range of industries. The practice regularly handles matters in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels, offering associates substantial responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and exceptional opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and collegial environment.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record(link removed)>
- Active Bar Admission in Oregon, in good standing, or the ability to waive in, is required.
- 4-6 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation(link removed)>
- Litigation Experience: Excel in drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes.
Class action litigation experience is a plus
Active Bar Admission in Washington and/or California is a plus
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively- Soft Skills: Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matter
- Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation.
- Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
- Work directly with clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel
- Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
- Develop case strategies and collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally respected Litigation Department known for handling sophisticated disputes on behalf of prominent local, national, and international clients.
Associates gain hands-on experience, significant responsibility, and direct access to experienced litigators in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment. The firm is committed to mentorship, professional development, and fostering a culture of collaboration, providing an ideal platform for long-term career growth and advancement
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $230,000 $260,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions.
- Profit-sharing bonus program(link removed)>
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; health savings account; firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care; parental leave; an employee assistance program; and pre-tax transportation benefits.
- Additional perks include fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among others.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer(link removed)> Full-Time