Williams Kastner, a Seattle-based law firm with offices in Spokane and Portland, Oregon, is seeking attorneys to join their Portland, Oregon office. Our diverse team of attorneys in Portland maintain successful defense litigation practices including product liability, professional liability, toxic tort, construction and real estate. Our Portland office also provides support to our Seattle and Spokane offices in litigation matters based in Oregon.

Salary Range/Benefits:

$150,000-$190,000 – This salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to the following: the candidate’s relevant experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position as well as ability to perform functions which would arise from the needs of the position or as assigned, and all of the qualifications listed in the job description. Also, must have the ability to bill at least 1800 hours annually. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long term disability, 401K, paid time off, transportation subsidy and holiday pay.

General Working Condition

This position is capable of working partially remote, based on the needs of clients. The need to be in the office cannot be predicted as the work assigned will be based on multiple factors. When in the office, it is a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; frequently operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; frequently works under deadlines; occasionally needs to move about the office to access file cabinets, machinery, etc.

Working schedule not specified generally entailing 40 hours weekly to attend to client needs. Will require flexibility to work as-needed and be able to represent client needs in meetings, court appearances and depositions. Travel will be required as necessary.

Must be able to lift and/or transport files/boxes up to 20 pounds on occasion.

• 5 years’ experience practicing law
• Licensed to practice in Oregon
• Litigation experience including defense litigation, product liability, professional liability, construction, real estate.
• Business and corporate experience amenable to the firm’s current business and corporate practice.
• Legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Transferrable clients and business
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.