Senior Employment Litigation Associate - Trial Ready

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland, OR seeks an experienced employment litigation associate to handle complex workplace disputes in state and federal court. You will manage depositions, draft dispositive motions, oversee discovery, and advise clients on risk mitigation across industries.

This role offers direct client interaction, substantial responsibility, mentoring of junior attorneys, and opportunities for business development within a collaborative, courtroom‑focused team.

Qualifications

• Experience with employment-related disputes in state and federal courts.
• Ability to handle depositions and dispositive motions.
• Experience managing discovery and counseling clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation.
• Manage cases through all litigation phases, including depositions and motions.
• Advise on day-to-day employment counseling and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support business development.

Skills

Employment litigation

Depositions

Dispositive motions

Discovery management

Client interaction

Education

Bar admission (Oregon preferred)

Job description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Portland, OR seeks an experienced employment litigation associate to handle complex workplace disputes in state and federal court. You will manage depositions, draft dispositive motions, oversee discovery, and advise clients on risk mitigation across industries.

This role offers direct client interaction, substantial responsibility, mentoring of junior attorneys, and opportunities for business development within a collaborative, courtroom‑focused team.