Commercial Litigation Associate — Trial-Ready

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in all phases of commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is admitted in Oregon, with Washington admission preferred, to handle filings, discovery, depositions, and trial support from start to finish.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) matching, with a commitment to diversity across its practice

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in commercial litigation.
• Admitted to practice in Oregon.
• Washington admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage file throughout litigation process independently and as a part of the team.
• Conduct fact investigations.
• Handle document productions and other discovery tasks.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Review and analyze policies, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Court hearing preparation and attendance including oral arguments of motions.
• Trial preparation and attendance including trial team support and direct and cross examination of witnesses.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Document discovery

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Oregon Bar Admission

Job description

Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of experience in all phases of commercial litigation. The ideal candidate is admitted in Oregon, with Washington admission preferred, to handle filings, discovery, depositions, and trial support from start to finish.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and 401(k) matching, with a commitment to diversity across its practice