Defense Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate for their Portland, Oregon office. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience in handling defense litigation cases independently and interacting directly with clients.

Duties

• Manage business litigation and construction law cases.
• Handle data breach and security response matters.
• Litigate hospitality and food-borne illness cases.
• Address motor vehicle accident claims.
• Manage premises and product liability cases.
• Handle professional and real estate litigation.
• Manage toxic tort and asbestos litigation.
• Address transportation and trucking law cases.

Requirements

• Three or more years of litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, writing, and researching skills.
• Excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in deposition, motions practice, and trials preferred.
• Oregon State Bar membership required; Washington State Bar membership is a plus.
• School law or public entity defense experience is desired but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the Oregon State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and client management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible schedule with remote work access.
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Transportation subsidy.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee referral bonus.
• FSA / HSA options.
• Parental leave.
• Profit sharing contributions.
• 401(k) Deferred Savings Plan.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306