Associate Attorney

Jobtailor; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a qualified attorney to participate in all phases of complex litigation, from inception through resolution, including trial preparation and support. You will collaborate with partners and clients on strategy, risk assessment, and case management, and conduct robust legal research and drafting across pleadings, discoveries, and motions.

The role emphasizes insurance coverage analysis, bad faith matters, and environmental/mass tort disputes.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Washington or Oregon and in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.
• Motivation to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, insurance coverage, bad faith, environmental coverage, and complex commercial litigation.
• Resume and cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation from case inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, coverage analysis, and case management.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with insurance coverage analysis, coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and bad faith matters.
• Work on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes involving environmental, toxic tort, and mass tort claims.
• Engage with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Help manage matters, develop litigation strategy, and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Legal Research

Litigation Strategy

Oral Advocacy

Time Management

Client Relationship Management

Insurance Coverage

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation from case inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support
• Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, coverage analysis, and case management
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Assist with insurance coverage analysis, coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and bad faith matters
• Work on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes involving environmental, toxic tort, and mass tort claims
• Engage with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders
• Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings
• Help manage matters, develop litigation strategy, and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Washington or Oregon and in good standing with the applicable state bar
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment
• Motivation to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients
• Experience with, or strong interest in, insurance coverage, bad faith, environmental coverage, and complex commercial litigation
• Resume and cover letter required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in complex litigation, including trial preparation and support, while effectively managing client relationships and developing litigation strategies. Proficient in legal research, writing, and analysis, particularly in insurance coverage and bad faith matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Legal Research
• Litigation Strategy Development
• Insurance Coverage Analysis
• Oral Advocacy
• Time Management

Hard Skills

• Legal Writing
• Drafting Pleadings
• Discovery Management
• Motions Preparation
• Brief Writing
• Analytical Skills
• Case Management
• Trial Support

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Admitted to Practice in Washington or Oregon

Industry Keywords

• Complex Litigation
• Insurance Coverage
• Bad Faith Matters
• Environmental Coverage
• Toxic Tort Claims
• Mass Tort Claims