Litigation Associate - Portland

BUCHALTER LLP•Portland, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to support our Portland Office’s Litigation Practice Group. A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Requirements

Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon
Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices
Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents
Must have case management experience
Clear and effective drafting skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required
Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Strong organization and matter management skills
Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team

Nice To Haves

2-5 years of recent litigation experience from a law firm
Candidates should be licensed to practice in Oregon
have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials

Responsibilities

Provide legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents
Draft pleadings and other case documents
Attend hearings
Manage matters from commencement to final resolution
Professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys