Litigation Associate Attorney

Job description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Associate Attorney position in our Portland Office. The job would involve civil litigation, mostly in the areas of professional liability defense, product liability defense, and defense of transportation cases. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position: Key Responsibilities: - Assist with discovery requests and responses - Draft pretrial motions - Defend and take depositions - Argue motions - Interview clients and witnesses - Efficiently conduct legal research - Assist in preparation of cases for trial Qualifications: - JD...