Litigation Associate – Mesothelioma Plaintiffs (Trial-Focused, On-Site)

L&W Recruiting, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid parking

401(k)

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

A national plaintiffs' firm that represents mesothelioma victims exclusively is hiring a Litigation Associate for its Portland, Oregon office. The role involves case investigation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation on complex multi-defendant cases with potential for early trial experience. The firm is 100% on site with frequent travel.

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and Oregon/Washington bar admission (or reciprocity) are required, along with 3–4 years of plaintiffs' civil

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited school and Oregon/Washington bar admission or reciprocity eligibility.
• 3–4 years of plaintiffs' civil litigation with some trial experience.
• Willingness to travel frequently and manage deadlines under pressure.
• Writing sample required with resume showing research and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Investigate cases, manage discovery, take/defend depositions, review documents, draft motions, and trial preparation.
• Second or third chair at trial, with a path to first chair as you earn it.
• Significant client contact with families during the hardest stretch of their lives.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal writing

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Bar admission OR WA/OR reciprocity

Job description

A national plaintiffs' firm that represents mesothelioma victims exclusively is hiring a Litigation Associate for its Portland, Oregon office. The role involves case investigation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation on complex multi-defendant cases with potential for early trial experience. The firm is 100% on site with frequent travel.

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and Oregon/Washington bar admission (or reciprocity) are required, along with 3–4 years of plaintiffs' civil