Senior Employment Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) and profit sharing

Parental leave

Paid holidays and time off

Life and disability insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting, representing a national labor and employment law firm in Portland, seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Associate to take ownership of employment matters and develop case strategy. The role emphasizes drafting, discovery, and trial preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of employment litigation experience, active Oregon State Bar admission, and a proven ability to manage complex disputes, including depositions, motions, and mediations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation experience with a focus on employment matters.
• Ability to independently manage employment litigations and develop case strategy.
• Strong drafting skills for pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Proven deposition and motion practice experience.
• Experience handling mediations, trials, and complex disputes.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal writing.
• Oregon State Bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients on risk, exposure and potential resolution.
• Draft and respond to complaints, pleadings, motions and other substantive legal filings.
• Manage written discovery and complex case-related documentation.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Research, draft and argue substantive motions.
• Participate in mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Prepare employment litigation matters for trial.
• Manage cases and deadlines while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal legal teams.
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across the firm on sophisticated employment disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Employment litigation

Case strategy

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Education

Oregon State Bar admission

Job description

Position Title: Senior Employment Litigation Associate
Salary Range: $215,000+ / Year, DOE

An established national labor and employment law firm is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its Portland office. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced litigator to take meaningful ownership of employment matters, including developing case strategy, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, handling depositions, participating in mediations and preparing cases for trial.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned employment litigator who can independently drive matters forward, exercise sound legal judgment and confidently manage sophisticated cases while collaborating with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and advise clients on risk, exposure and potential resolution
• Draft and respond to complaints, pleadings, motions and other substantive legal filings
• Manage written discovery and complex case-related documentation
• Take and defend depositions
• Research, draft and argue substantive motions
• Participate in mediations and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Prepare employment litigation matters for trial
• Manage cases and deadlines while maintaining strong communication with clients and internal legal teams
• Collaborate with partners and attorneys across the firm on sophisticated employment disputes

Requirements

• 7+ years of litigation experience with a strong employment litigation background
• Experience independently managing employment litigation matters and developing case strategy
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Demonstrated deposition and motion practice experience
• Experience preparing matters for mediation and trial
• Experience handling class and collective actions strongly preferred
• Excellent academic credentials with strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who can work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team
• Active admission to the Oregon State Bar

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance + prescription coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) eligibility and profit-sharing opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays and generous time-off benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources