Commercial Litigation Associate (2-4 yrs) -- AmLaw 50 Firm, Portland, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Associate (2–4 Years)

Portland, OR | Hybrid | Full-Time | AmLaw 50 Market Compensation

Career Staffing Talent (CST) is conducting a confidential search for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join the Portland office of an AmLaw 50 law firm.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience and a strong foundation in drafting, discovery, depositions, and state and federal court practice. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a nationally recognized litigation platform.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive aspects of complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, production, and e-discovery coordination
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony
• Assist with case strategy, hearings, settlement discussions, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy
• Collaborate with partners and associates across offices and practice areas
• Participate in business-development and professional-networking activities

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience at a top law firm
• Admission to the Oregon State Bar, or eligibility to waive into Oregon promptly
• Demonstrated experience drafting substantive motions and pleadings, managing discovery, and handling depositions
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral-advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and matters with sound judgment and initiative

Preferred Qualifications

• Washington and/or California Bar admission
• Federal court experience, including practice in the District of Oregon or other federal courts
• Experience with class actions, MDLs, or complex commercial disputes
• Industry exposure in technology, financial services, life sciences, energy, or related sectors
• Judicial clerkship, law review, or journal experience
• Familiarity with e-discovery and litigation-support platforms

Compensation & Benefits

• AmLaw 50 market-scale base compensation; specific compensation details will be shared with qualified candidates
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid-time-off, parental-leave, professional-development, bar, and CLE benefits
• Hybrid work schedule based in the Portland office

To Apply

Please submit your resume, law school transcript, and a brief writing sample, or questions to this job posting.

Firm name and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates.

ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

CST is an equal opportunity search partner. Our client considers applicants based on qualifications, experience, and role-related competencies, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.