Senior Commercial Litigation Associate — Portland

Goodwin Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for bonus programs

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plan with 401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney for its Portland practice. The attorney will handle complex disputes for local, national and international clients, with end-to-end involvement from strategy through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of direct litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and is admitted to the Oregon bar (or waiver possible; Washington preferred).

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of direct litigation experience at a law firm, or in combination with a clerkship.
• Active Oregon bar membership or ability to waive in promptly, Washington preferred.
• Experience managing e-discovery and motions.
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial disputes for local, national and international clients.
• Develop case strategy and facts from the outset of a matter.
• Draft pleadings, motions and briefs in state and federal court.
• Manage discovery and e-discovery, including vendors and review teams.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney for its Portland practice. The attorney will handle complex disputes for local, national and international clients, with end-to-end involvement from strategy through trial and appeal.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of direct litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and is admitted to the Oregon bar (or waiver possible; Washington preferred).