Lane Powell has 140 years of experience serving as a strategic business advisor and legal counsel to premier public and private companies. A preeminent litigation and corporate firm, Lane Powell represents clients in the Northwest and nationally in dispute resolution ranging from arbitration to complex litigation and class actions. Synonymous with excellence and innovation, Lane Powell’s attorneys bring an entrepreneurial spirit to their work that is reflected in a client roster that includes some of the most venerable – and dynamic – companies and individuals in business today.

The Portland office of Lane Powell is seeking a midlevel litigation associate to join our Commercial Litigation Team. We are looking for an attorney with three to five years of general commercial litigation experience to support a variety of matters ranging from product liability, real estate, mortgage, insurance, and general business disputes and contract disputes. Candidates should be licensed to practice in Oregon, or be eligible for reciprocity. A California license is preferred but not required.

Job Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of litigation, including initial case evaluations and budgets, handling and assisting with communications with clients, opposing parties and affiliated parties, assisting with or developing case strategies and managing case schedules. Handling all aspects of discovery including preparing and responding to discovery requests, handling and/or overseeing aspects of e-discovery and defending and taking depositions, managing motion practice at all stages of a proceeding. In addition to handling hearings in federal and state court proceedings and/or at arbitration, handling settlement conferences and mediations, including preparing and providing strategy regarding position statements or settlement offers, and preparing for and/or handling arbitrations and trials or aspects of them.

Lane Powell’s litigation practice is varied and includes business to business, consumer to business, and government to business disputes. Experience in banking, real estate, intellectual property, and shareholder disputes are a plus.

We offer a competitive compensation structure and a uniquely collegial environment where you will be part of a cooperative, collaborative, and supportive team. Our offices are operating under a hybrid schedule. Any offer will be conditioned upon successfully completing a pre-employment background, conflicts clearance, and reference check.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates should be licensed to practice in Oregon, or eligible for reciprocity.
• Licensed to practice in California preferred but not required.
• Three or more years of general commercial litigation experience.
• Successful candidates will have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to handle a variety of matters simultaneously to meet client demands.
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, including public speaking.

We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters at this time. Please apply directly via the online application link in this posting or contact Molly Perkins, Director of Attorney Recruiting & Integration.

Requested Application Materials: Resume, Writing Sample, Transcripts

We are proud to have received the Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule 4.0 and 5.0 Certification Plus, which recognizes our efforts to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership positions through various initiatives, including considering a diverse pool of candidates for attorney positions. To meet the requirements of the program, we voluntarily gather data on race/ethnicity, veteran status, and LGBTQ+ status for Mansfield Rule reporting purposes. However, providing this information is entirely voluntary and will not affect your candidacy. The Mansfield Rule requires that at least 30% of attorneys considered for leadership roles, promotions, client pitches, and senior lateral positions are from underrepresented groups, including attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ lawyers, women lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities. The "Mansfield Plus" certification demonstrates that we also ensured that 30% of the lawyers staffed on matters resulting from formal pitch meetings were from historically underrepresented groups, in addition to meeting the requirement that these groups make up 30% of firm leadership roles.

Lane Powell PC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, political ideology, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel activities including employment, promotion, transfer, compensation and termination.

Education

• Juris Doctor or better