Litigation Associate — Lead Motions, Depositions & Discovery

Jobot; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 193,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for its Portland office. This role requires 3–5 years of general/commercial litigation experience, strong motion practice, depositions, and complex discovery management.

You will work closely with national clients across industries and collaborate with partners to develop case strategies. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Oregon bar and possess excellent writing and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters in a

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission in good standing with the Oregon bar (or eligibility).
• 3–5 years of general/commercial litigation experience at a large firm.
• Strong command of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence; familiarity with state rules; clerkship/trial experience a plus.
• Significant experience with motion practice, depositions, and leading/managing complex discovery (including ESI and privilege issues).
• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, research, and argue motions (including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and discovery motions).
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Lead discovery, including ESI strategy and negotiations, custodial interviews, protocols, privilege logs, and vendor management.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and written discovery; develop case strategy with partners and clients.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, mediations, and arbitrations; support trial preparation and trial teams.
• Oversee case calendars, budgets, and workstreams; supervise junior associates and paralegals.
• Coordinate with subject-matter teams and interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and drive workstreams in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition experience

Motions practice

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case management

Client service

Education

JD from accredited law school

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Litigation technology

Job description

Jobot is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate for its Portland office. This role requires 3–5 years of general/commercial litigation experience, strong motion practice, depositions, and complex discovery management.

You will work closely with national clients across industries and collaborate with partners to develop case strategies. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the Oregon bar and possess excellent writing and advocacy skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters in a