Dynamic Commercial Litigation Associate — Portland

Tom Trese; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland, OR—A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Practice Group. You will handle sophisticated disputes for local, national, and international clients across industries, with opportunities for significant responsibility in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and a track record of handling complex matters.

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.
• Litigation Experience: excel in drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes.
• Class action litigation experience is a plus.
• Active Bar Admission in Washington and/or California is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively.
• Soft Skills: 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

Litigation experience

Drafting

Discovery

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Portland, OR—A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a skilled Commercial Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded Practice Group. You will handle sophisticated disputes for local, national, and international clients across industries, with opportunities for significant responsibility in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, strong writing and research skills, and a track record of handling complex matters.