A national leader in employment and labor law is hiring a Junior Employment Litigation Associate for its Portland office to support a fast-growing labor and employment defense practice. This attorney will work closely with multiple partners across a diverse caseload, gaining hands-on litigation experience from early strategy through resolution. You’ll draft pleadings and motions, support depositions, and help manage discovery while building courtroom and client-facing confidence. They’re looking for a proactive, motivated litigator with strong writing ability, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine passion for employment law. Someone who takes initiative, learns quickly, and thrives in a high-performance, team-centered environment, not a wallflower waiting for work to land at their desk. If you’re energized by growth and ready to step into a high-impact role, Portland is the place to do it. Apply now!

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Three bonus opportunities: Billable Hour Bonus, Formula Bonus & Discretionary Year-End
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental & vision plans, HSA & FSA options
• Parental leave, life & disability insurance, employee assistance programs & supplemental benefits
• Unlimited vacation structure with partner approval
• Paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule after onboarding, typically 2 – 3 days in the office
• National resources with the close-knit feel of a boutique office
• Mentorship and strong partner support for long-term development and partnership consideration

Junior Employment Litigation Associate Responsibilities:

• Draft and respond to discovery requests, pleadings, and motions
• Assist with taking and defending depositions, or prepare senior attorneys for depositions
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, memoranda, and persuasive advocacy materials
• Support case strategy development and participate in hearings, mediation, and negotiations
• Collaborate with multiple partners on a variety of employment litigation matters
• Manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Junior Employment Litigation Associate Requirements:

• 1 – 3 years of employment litigation experience preferred
• Open to candidates with strong litigation skills from other practice areas
• Experience defending depositions is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• Admitted to the Oregon State Bar
• Proactive self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Stable work history and commitment to growth in employment law