Associate Attorney

Pacer Group; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Student loan repayment assistance

Job summary

Pacer Group in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Civil/Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. This full-time, hybrid role offers exposure to sophisticated construction and civil disputes with substantial client interaction.

The ideal candidate is admitted to the Oregon Bar and has experience in complex civil matters, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or complex civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and hearings.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.
• Active Oregon Bar license required for Oregon positions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Civil/Commercial Litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability and exposure.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Analyze construction contracts, project documents, and related claims.
• Work with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Education

Oregon Bar admission

Job description

Title: Civil /Commercial Litigation Attorney

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: Open until Filled

About the Opportunity:

A leading national law firm is seeking Civil /Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice in Portland, Oregon .

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with experience handling complex construction disputes and related civil litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Civil /Commercial Litigation Attorney matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate liability and exposure.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Draft complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Analyze construction contracts, project documents, and related claims.
• Work with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Commercial litigation or complex civil litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and hearings.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters.
• Strong communication and client-management skills.
• Active Oregon Bar license and admission required for Oregon positions.

What’s Offered:

• Sophisticated construction and complex civil litigation.
• Significant courtroom, deposition, discovery, and motion experience.
• Direct client interaction and case ownership.
• Remote, hybrid, and onsite flexibility.
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Student loan repayment assistance.

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER:

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.