We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to support our Portland Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidates will possess 2-5 years of recent litigation experience from a law firm and a strong willingness to learn probate and trust litigation. Experience handling probate or trust disputes in Oregon courts is a plus, as well as related administrative or drafting experience involving trusts and estate plans. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Oregon, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
Job Duties:
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials;
- Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon;
- Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;
- Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents;
- Must have case management experience;
- Clear and effective drafting skills;
- Strong negotiating skills;
- Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required;
- Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
- Strong organization and matter management skills;
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with 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.
Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $160-$210k, with bonus potential of up to $106,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.
Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript using the link below.
Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials
- Licensed to practice law in Oregon
- 2-5 years of litigation experience
- Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules
- Ability to draft basic litigation documents
- Case management experience
- Strong negotiating skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
What We Do
Buchalter is a full-service business law firm that has been a trusted partner to businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations for over 90 years, providing strategic legal counsel and advocacy.
