Commercial Litigation Associate – Complex Disputes Portland

Ediscovery; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits package

Job summary

Buchalter seeks a Litigation Associate in Portland with 3–5 years in complex commercial and business litigation. The candidate will handle contract disputes, business torts and fraud matters, with emphasis on e-discovery, research, and writing under senior attorney guidance.

Admitted to the Oregon Bar is required; California admission optional. The firm offers bonuses, unlimited PTO, a 401k plan and comprehensive benefits with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of complex commercial and business litigation experience.
• Experience handling e-discovery issues and document productions.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities; top law school preferred but not required.
• Must be admitted to the State Bar of Oregon; California admission preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions and conduct legal research.
• Assist with discovery including e-discovery and document productions.
• Support trial preparation under guidance of senior attorneys.

Skills

Complex litigation

E-discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract disputes

Business torts

Fraud cases

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Oregon Bar admission

Tools

E-discovery software

Job description

Buchalter seeks a Litigation Associate in Portland with 3–5 years in complex commercial and business litigation. The candidate will handle contract disputes, business torts and fraud matters, with emphasis on e-discovery, research, and writing under senior attorney guidance.

Admitted to the Oregon Bar is required; California admission optional. The firm offers bonuses, unlimited PTO, a 401k plan and comprehensive benefits with a competitive salary range.