Litigation Associate - Direct Counsel Table, High-Exposure

Smith-Freed-Eberhard-2; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Student debt assistance

Parental leave

Transit reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Freed Eberhard in Portland seeks an experienced litigation associate to work directly with the Managing Partner on complex civil insurance defense matters. You will help develop litigation strategy, take depositions, argue motions, prepare witnesses, participate in mediations and trials, and work directly with clients on significant cases.

If you are looking for an environment where your work influences outcomes and your professional growth is limited only by your ability, you will find it

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience managing civil litigation files.
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and discovery skills.
• Excellent writing and analytical abilities.
• Trial experience is valued, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions and argue contested motions.
• Develop litigation strategy and client counseling.
• Attend mediations and arbitrations.
• Manage litigation from inception through resolution.

Skills

Deposition

Motion practice

Discovery

Legal writing

Analytical ability

Courtroom experience

Trial experience

Job description

Smith Freed Eberhard in Portland seeks an experienced litigation associate to work directly with the Managing Partner on complex civil insurance defense matters. You will help develop litigation strategy, take depositions, argue motions, prepare witnesses, participate in mediations and trials, and work directly with clients on significant cases.

If you are looking for an environment where your work influences outcomes and your professional growth is limited only by your ability, you will find it