Commercial Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Portland, Oregon seeks a talented associate to handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation from inception to resolution. You will work with top trial counsel and manage complex case development.

Candidates must have 3+ years of substantive private practice litigation, an active bar license in Oregon or Northwest/California jurisdiction, and strong academic credentials. Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential; Big Law training is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of private practice litigation experience.
• Meaningful commercial or business litigation experience.
• Active bar license in Oregon or another Northwest or California jurisdiction.
• Strong academic credentials from a well regarded law school.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Big Law or strong mid sized firm training is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters from case development through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive filings.
• Manage written discovery, case development, document analysis, and other critical phases of complex litigation.
• Work closely with experienced trial counsel on litigation strategy, deposition preparation, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues and develop practical solutions for business clients.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams.
• Take meaningful ownership of matters while continuing to develop toward greater strategic and trial responsibility.
• Manage multiple demanding matters effectively in a fast paced, high expectations environment.
• Bring intellectual curiosity, urgency, sound judgment, and a solutions oriented mindset to each matter.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Pay

$160,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated commercial disputes for business clients in a high level litigation practice.
• Join a fast moving, intellectually demanding environment where strong attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility.
• Work closely with highly experienced trial counsel and develop toward greater responsibility for strategy, depositions, and trial work.
• Handle substantive litigation work rather than being siloed into repetitive assignments.
• Join a collaborative team that values curiosity, initiative, strong judgment, and creative thinking.
• Earn meaningful performance based bonus potential in addition to competitive base compensation.
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.
• Build a long term career with significant room to grow as a commercial litigator and trial attorney.

Location

Portland, Oregon. This role is centered in our Portland office and offers close collaboration with attorneys handling sophisticated business disputes. Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.

Note

Candidates must have 3+ years of substantive private practice litigation experience, preferably involving commercial or business disputes, along with strong academic credentials and an active bar license in Oregon or another relevant Northwest or California jurisdiction. Candidates whose primary experience is insurance defense, personal injury, or family law will not be considered.

About Us

We are a sophisticated business law practice representing clients in complex commercial matters and disputes. Our attorneys combine intellectual rigor, practical business judgment, and an entrepreneurial approach to solving challenging legal problems. We value attorneys who are curious, driven, collaborative, and comfortable operating at a high level. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters from case development through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive filings.
• Manage written discovery, case development, document analysis, and other critical phases of complex litigation.
• Work closely with experienced trial counsel on litigation strategy, deposition preparation, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues and develop practical solutions for business clients.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams.
• Take meaningful ownership of matters while continuing to develop toward greater strategic and trial responsibility.
• Manage multiple demanding matters effectively in a fast paced, high expectations environment.
• Bring intellectual curiosity, urgency, sound judgment, and a solutions oriented mindset to each matter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of private practice litigation experience.
• Meaningful commercial litigation, business litigation, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Active bar license in Oregon or another relevant Northwest or California jurisdiction.
• Strong academic credentials from a well regarded law school.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience at a sophisticated, well regarded law firm strongly preferred.
• Big Law or strong mid sized firm training is highly valued.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload while maintaining exceptional work quality.
• Trial, deposition, or significant case responsibility is a plus.
• Portable business or an existing book of business is a plus, but is not required for the associate profile.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity for an ambitious litigator who wants sophisticated work, strong mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path toward becoming a more complete trial lawyer. You will work alongside experienced attorneys who value intensity, intelligence, curiosity, and excellent client service while giving talented lawyers room to grow and make an impact.

JPC-1804

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance