Hybrid Portland Commercial Litigation Associate

Verve Search Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bar dues & CLE support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Verve Search Group is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join the Portland office of a nationally recognized AmLaw 50 law firm. This role targets attorneys with 2–4 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience who will handle substantive motions, discovery, depositions, and client communications, while collaborating across offices and contributing to business development.

The ideal candidate will have J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience with a top-tier law firm.
• Active Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility to waive in.
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and depositions.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage substantive components of complex commercial litigation matters from initial case development through resolution.
• Research issues and prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Lead discovery efforts, including document collection, review, production, and e‑discovery.
• Prepare for and take depositions, defend depositions, and assist with witness preparation.
• Support case strategy, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain direct communication with clients regarding litigation developments, strategy, and case status.
• Work closely with partners and attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups.
• Contribute to business‑development initiatives and professional networking.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

e‑discovery tools

Job description

Verve Search Group is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join the Portland office of a nationally recognized AmLaw 50 law firm. This role targets attorneys with 2–4 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience who will handle substantive motions, discovery, depositions, and client communications, while collaborating across offices and contributing to business development.

The ideal candidate will have J.D.