Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Ogletree Deakins•Portland, OR

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Our Portland office is seeking an attorney with 10+ years of experience in employment litigation to join our growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in litigation, working directly with client representatives and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will be able to handle litigation matters largely independently. The ideal candidate will have complex litigation experience, but this is not a requisite. We also encourage applications from seasoned Senior Attorneys who are looking to take the next step toward a potential Shareholder opportunity. Our goal is to support each attorney’s success, offering the tools, resources, and opportunities to build a rewarding and long-term career with the firm.

Requirements

Juris Doctor
Must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon. Extremely strong candidates interested in relocating to the Pacific Northwest and licensed to practice law in other states would also be considered.
During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.
10+ years of employment litigation experience either in-house or at a law firm.
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Complex litigation experience

Responsibilities

Conducting legal research
Drafting legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings
Attending court conferences
Managing discovery-related activities and investigations
Preparing position statements and dispositive motions

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) matching program
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage
Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program