Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

Portland, OR

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney with 7 years of experience to join the Employment Litigation team of a well-established law firm in Portland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with accomplished partners, and continue building a sophisticated employment law practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation. Experience handling class and collective actions is preferred, though candidates without substantial class action experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Develop case strategy and advise clients on litigation risk

• Draft and respond to pleadings and motions

• Manage discovery

• Take and defend depositions

• Argue motions

• Participate in mediations

• Prepare cases for trial

• Manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced practice

Qualifications:

• 7 years of employment litigation experience

• Strong employment litigation background

• Class and collective action experience preferred

• Excellent writing and analytical skills

• Strong judgment and organizational skills

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• Admission to the Oregon Bar required

• Demonstrated ability and interest in incorporating technology and innovative tools into legal practice

This position offers a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work as part of a close-knit team while continuing to grow professionally.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k), profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, student loan refinancing, dependent life insurance, and pet insurance.