Litigation Attorney (Full-Time Engagement; Remote or Hybrid)

Latitude is assisting a highly respected Oregon law firm in identifying a Litigation Attorney for a full-time engagement role. This role will support active litigation matters and administrative proceedings, working closely with internal teams on case strategy, filings, discovery, and overall case management.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience handling civil litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, preparing motions, and supporting hearings and trial preparation. Experience in medical malpractice defense is preferred but not required.

Candidates must have no less than three years of civil litigation experience and be comfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

Preference for candidates to work on-site at the firm’s Portland, Oregon office two days per week but working on remote basis is acceptable for engagement role. Active bar admission in Washington and/or Oregon is required (dual admission preferred).

Key Responsibilities of Litigation Attorney

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and clients
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
• Analyze legal issues, assess risk, and provide practical recommendations
• Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements in Washington and/or Oregon
• Support medical malpractice defense matters, as applicable

Qualifications of Litigation Attorney

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience
• Active bar admission in Oregon and/or Washington (dual admission a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and mediations
• Medical malpractice defense experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and sound professional judgment
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively with partners, clients, and team members

Position Details of Litigation Attorney

• Type of role: Engagement role
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid (two days a week at firm’s Portland, Oregan office) preferred but working on remote basis acceptable for engagement role.

Compensation:

Pay: The annualized pay for engagement position on a full-time basis ranges from $120,000 to $175,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Latitude Engagements

Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.

If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

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