Employment Litigation Associate - Senior Level - Portland

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a senior level associate to join its robust Employment Services practice. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team of employment litigators advising and representing employers in a broad range of complex workplace disputes and counseling matters. This role offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to contribute to high-profile matters for regional and national clients across multiple industries.
Responsibilities

Represent employers in state and federal employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, leave, wrongful termination, and restrictive covenant disputes
Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on employment law issues
Advise clients on day-to-day employment counseling matters and risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups on sophisticated and fast-paced matters
Participate in business development and client relationship initiatives
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a positive team culture
Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum 8 years of employment litigation experience at a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department
Strong experience handling employment-related disputes in state and federal courts
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and managing discovery
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to client service
Oregon bar admission preferred or willingness to seek admission promptly
Why DWT

Work alongside experienced trial attorneys on a team known for taking cases to trial when needed and securing favorable outcomes for clients, giving associates meaningful exposure to high-stakes litigation and courtroom advocacy
Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility
Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship
Opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters for leading employers
Collaborative culture that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth
Commitment to attorney development and advancement
Platform to build strong client relationships and develop business generation skills
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

The annualized salary range for this position is $ ,000 to $315,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Core Benefits:

Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.
Paid Time Off (PTO):

Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy . Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.
Additional Programs:

Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.
We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email View email address on portlandjobsite.com .

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