Litigation Associate

Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP in Portland, OR is seeking a Litigation Associate to join a collaborative team handling civil matters from inception through resolution. The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, and assisting with depositions and trial preparation.

You will communicate with clients and insurers, evaluate case strategy, and contribute to settlement negotiations in a mentoring environment designed to develop advanced litigation skills across

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Oregon bar admission required.
• Experience in civil litigation, insurance defense, tort, employment, or related matters preferred.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a litigation docket and meet deadlines.
• Hybrid role based in Portland, OR; Oregon admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis for civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients and insurers; evaluate case strategy and risk.
• Assist with court appearances and trial logistics.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Pleadings

Deposition Practice

Oral Advocacy

Case Management

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Oregon Bar admission

Job description

Company Description: Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP is a results-driven litigation firm that focuses on guiding clients to the best possible resolutions through tailored legal strategies. The firm’s attorneys not only advocate but also help shape governing legal principles in significant cases, providing deep insight into the factual and strategic issues facing clients. PDP manages all phases of the litigation process, from discovery and motions through trial and alternative dispute resolution, with an emphasis on sound judgment and risk mitigation. The firm has particular expertise in insurance defense, tort law, employment, and specialty liability, serving businesses, municipalities, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, individuals, and insurers. Decades of high-stakes trial experience and a commitment to client-focused service make Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP a compelling choice for complex litigation matters.

Role Description: The Litigation Associate will work as part of a collaborative team handling civil litigation matters from inception through resolution. Day-to-day responsibilities include legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, preparing and taking depositions, and assisting with trial preparation and appearances in court. The associate will communicate with clients and insurers, evaluate case strategy and risk, and contribute to settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution when appropriate. This is a full-time hybrid role based in the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, with a balance of in-office work and some work from home. The position offers the opportunity to develop litigation skills in a mentoring environment while working on diverse and complex cases.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, including civil litigation and familiarity with insurance defense, tort, employment, or specialty liability matters.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and argue Motions, including dispositive and procedural motions in state and/or federal courts.
• Proficient in Legal Research, case analysis, and applying statutes, regulations, and case law to complex fact patterns.
• Experience or training in conducting Depositions, including preparing outlines, examining witnesses, and evaluating testimony.
• Comfortable practicing in various Courts, with experience in court procedures, rules of evidence, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admission in Oregon (or ability to obtain promptly) required.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage a litigation docket, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Professional judgment, integrity, and a client-focused approach to case management and communication.
• Prior litigation experience, clerkship, or related practical training is preferred but not strictly required for highly qualified candidates.