Associate Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Collegial environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Portland, Oregon seeks a Litigation Attorney with 3-6 years of litigation experience to join its trial and appellate team.

The firm represents professionals, hospitals, and public-service entities, with a focus on medical and hospital liability. The role involves managing matters through resolution, drafting motions, taking depositions, and trial preparation, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and written/oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing civil motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience preparing cases for trial.
• Active Oregon Bar admission required; Washington Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue civil motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal arguments.
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery, pleadings, motions, and trial strategy.
• Collaborate with experienced trial and appellate attorneys.
• Provide high-quality legal representation and strategic support to clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Drafting motions

Depositions

Trial preparation

Education

Active Oregon Bar

Washington Bar admission

Job description

Litigation Attorney

Experience: 3-6 years of litigation experience

Location: Portland, Oregon

Employment Type: Full-time

A well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its experienced trial and appellate team. The firm represents professionals, hospitals, and public-service entities, with a particular focus on medical and hospital liability.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft and argue civil motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal arguments.
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery, pleadings, motions, and trial strategy.
• Collaborate with experienced trial and appellate attorneys.
• Provide high-quality legal representation and strategic support to clients.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong legal research and written and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing civil motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience preparing cases for trial.
• Active admission to the Oregon Bar required.
• Washington Bar admission is a plus.
• Strong professionalism, judgment, and commitment to legal excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced trial and appellate attorneys.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter for consideration.