Mid-Level Civil Litigation Attorney | Remote / Hybrid - to $200k

Civil Litigation Attorney (Remote / Hybrid - Portland, OR)

Hiring: Mid-Level Attorneys (roughly 3-7 yrs exp.)
Location: Portland, Oregon (Remote or Hybrid flexibility available, with occasional in-office, client, or court appearances as needed)
Compensation: $120,000 - $200,000+ base salary + bonus, depending on experience, practice area, and overall fit
Annual Hours Expectation: 1,900

Benefits Summary: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA; 401(k) and Roth retirement options; paid time off; parental and family leave; life and AD&D insurance; CLE support; bar dues; fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits; long-term care options; wellness and employee-assistance resources; and student debt repayment/refinancing resources.

About the Role: Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law 100 defense firm, is seeking a mid-level Civil Litigation Attorney to join its Portland team. The firm handles a broad range of sophisticated defense matters for businesses, insurers, healthcare organizations, professionals, and other institutional clients.

This opportunity is best suited for an attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience who is comfortable taking meaningful responsibility for cases while working within a collaborative national platform. Relevant backgrounds may include Employment, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Healthcare, Professional Liability, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Environmental/Toxic Tort, Product Liability, or General Liability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, and other substantive briefs
• Handle written discovery, document production, and case investigation
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Develop case strategy in coordination with partners and clients
• Prepare witnesses and matters for trial
• Appear in court as appropriate
• Work directly with clients and provide practical litigation guidance
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's national offices and practice groups

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active Oregon Bar license in good standing
• 3-7 years of civil litigation experience
• Defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is especially relevant: Employment, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Healthcare, Professional Liability, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, Environmental/Toxic Tort, Product Liability, or General Liability
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Hands-on experience with discovery and substantive motion practice
• Deposition and courtroom experience preferred
• Ability to manage matters with limited supervision while working effectively as part of a broader litigation team

Why Join This Team:

• Diverse Litigation Practice: Exposure to a wide range of sophisticated civil-defense matters
• Flexible Work Environment: Remote and hybrid flexibility
• National Platform: Work alongside attorneys across a nationwide Am Law 100 firm
• Hands-On Experience: Direct responsibility for discovery, depositions, hearings, case strategy, and trial preparation
• Career Development: Strong opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and advancement
• Stability: Join a well-established national firm with a broad and diversified client base
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

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