Job Details
Location: Portland Office - Portland, OR 97205.
Education Level: JD.
Salary: $160,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year.
Overview
Mid‑level associate to support our Portland Office’s Professional Responsibility Group and Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of recent litigation experience, either in a civil law or criminal law practice. Candidates should also be licensed to practice in Oregon, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. This lawyer will work primarily with the Professional Responsibility Group.
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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon.
- Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
- Ability to prepare basic litigation documents.
- Case management experience.
- Clear and effective drafting skills.
- Strong negotiating skills.
- Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed.
- Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organization and matter‑management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
About The Firm
A career at Buchalter offers exciting work in a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and a full benefits package.
Compensation
Pay scale: $160‑210k, with bonus potential up to $106,000. Salary offered depends on candidate’s years of practice, experience, and performance.
Diversity & Inclusion
Buchalter was founded on principles of inclusivity. Our commitment to reflecting and enhancing the diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and transcript.
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