Associate Attorney

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Potential for bonuses

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work from home policy

Referral program

FSA

Unlimited PTO

WFH policy

Referral program

Job summary

A national defense firm in Portland is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience in litigation to join its growing insurance defense team. The role involves handling various matters and collaborating closely with lead attorneys throughout all litigation phases. The firm promotes a flexible work from home policy and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including unlimited PTO and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-4 years of practical experience in litigation.
• Experience in handling litigation phases including case evaluation and discovery.
• 2–4 years of practical litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle various matters in insurance defense.
• Work closely with lead attorneys during litigation phases.
• Assist with reporting and client communications throughout litigation.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Responsiveness

Hard working

Education

Licensed and admitted in Oregon

Additional admittance to the California Bar preferred

Job description

Looking to join a national defense firm that is innovative and forward-thinking? WSHB offers a flexible work from home policy, mentorship programs, a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of the firm, and the opportunity to work with attorneys that are collaborative and supportive across every office nationwide.

Our Portland office is located just outside the downtown area, with free parking and spacious, recently remodeled offices. We’re currently looking for a mid-level associate attorney with 2-4 years of practical experience to join our expanding insurance defense team. In this role, you would handle a wide spectrum of matters, working closely with lead attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case evaluation and reporting, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website: www.wshblaw.com

We’re looking for a team member who…

• Is hard working and responsive
• Has excellent research, organizational and writing skills

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed and currently admitted in Oregon, with an additional admittance to the California Bar preferred
• Experience in litigation is preferred

Salary is based on experience. We offer a generous benefits package which includes eventual bonus eligibility.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.