Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney – Portland, OR

Software Placement Group, SPG; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A prestigious large law firm in Portland, OR seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Practice Group. You will work on sophisticated disputes for local, national, and international clients in state and federal courts.

Candidates should have 4–6 years of commercial litigation experience, a JD from a top-tier law school, and Oregon bar admission. This on-site, full-time role offers significant responsibility and growth opportunities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Oregon, in good standing, or the ability to waive in.
• 4–6 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation.
• Litigation experience: drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters.
• 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.

Skills

Drafting pleadings

Discovery

Motions

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Location: Portland, OR | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $230,000 – $260,000

Overview

A prestigious large law firm is seeking a skilled and driven Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Commercial Litigation Practice Group. 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.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in a broad range of complex commercial litigation matters
• 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

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• 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
• Demonstrated litigation experience: drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications

• Class action litigation experience is a plus
• Active Bar Admission in Washington and/or California is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary range of $230,000 – $260,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions
• Profit-sharing bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax transportation benefits
• Fertility benefits
• 16 weeks of paid childcare leave
• Professional development resources

Why this role

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, with hands-on experience, significant responsibility, and direct access to experienced litigators in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.