Associate

Employment Litigation Associate – Portland

  • LocationPortland, Oregon
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience5+ PQE
  • Compensation$179k–$258k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Well-established national employment group seeks a mid-to-senior level associate to join its Portland litigation team. The role offers substantial responsibility and direct client contact representing employers in complex workplace disputes, including high-stakes trials and counseling matters for regional and national clients.

The associate will manage cases through all phases of litigation, collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups, mentor junior attorneys, and participate in business development and client relationship initiatives. The team emphasizes trial readiness, professional development, and a collegial culture.

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction; Oregon bar admission preferred or willingness to seek admission promptly
  • Minimum 5 years of employment litigation experience (law firm, government, or in-house)
  • Proven experience handling employment disputes in state and federal court, including depositions, dispositive motions, discovery management, and trial preparation
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; strong client-service and teamwork orientation

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