Senior Attorney

Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney

Location: Portland, Oregon

Schedule: Remote | Full-Time

Salary: $200,000-$400,000

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Job Description: LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing plaintiff-side litigation firm seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to support the continued expansion of its practice in the Pacific Northwest. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator who enjoys handling sophisticated, high-impact litigation while collaborating with an experienced team of attorneys across multiple offices. The position will be fully remote initially, with the expectation that it will transition to an in-office role in the Portland area as the firm's regional presence continues to grow. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys working independently while helping build a long-term presence in an expanding market. The practice focuses on plaintiff-side wage and hour class action litigation, representing groups of employees in complex matters against regional and national employers. There are no billable hour requirements, allowing attorneys to focus on developing litigation strategy, advocating for clients, and achieving successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage complex plaintiff-side wage and hour class action matters from inception through resolution
• Develop overall litigation strategy and lead all phases of complex litigation
• Draft and argue substantive motions in state and federal court
• Lead all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and discovery strategy
• Take and defend depositions, including key fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and oral arguments
• Work closely with attorneys across multiple offices on complex, high-profile litigation
• Evaluate cases, identify legal risks and opportunities, and develop effective litigation strategies

Qualifications:

• Active Oregon Bar license required
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience
• Significant experience managing complex litigation independently from inception through resolution
• Extensive motion practice, discovery, deposition, and courtroom experience
• Strong oral advocacy and persuasive legal writing skills
• Experience handling high-exposure or complex commercial, employment, or class action litigation
• Prior experience with wage and hour class actions or other complex plaintiff-side litigation is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

What They're Looking For The ideal candidate is:

• A confident, strategic litigator who can independently manage sophisticated cases
• An experienced attorney who enjoys taking ownership of complex litigation
• A proactive, solutions-oriented professional with exceptional judgment
• An attorney with outstanding written advocacy, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial litigation practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm handling high-profile class action matters
• Litigate sophisticated, impactful cases against major regional and national employers
• No billable hour requirements
• Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and play a leadership role within the litigation team
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with experienced attorneys across multiple offices
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term growth opportunities

Benefits: Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $200,000.00 to $400,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Keaton Anderson

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