Commercial Disputes Associate (3-5yrs)
Direct CounselPortland, Oregon, United States
Posted January 30, 2025
205000 - 235000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
A national law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join their Commercial Disputes practice in their dynamic Portland office.
Requirements
- Manage a caseload of complex litigation matters from start to finish
- Develop and implement case strategies in collaboration with other team members
- Conduct depositions, witness interviews, and all aspects of discovery
- Prepare and argue motions and briefs before state and federal courts
- Communicate effectively with clients to keep them informed of case developments and negotiate settlements when appropriate
- Stay current on legal developments, trends, and best practices in litigation
- Assist with business development efforts, including client presentations and networking events