Litigation Associate

Portland, OR | On-Site | $110K–$170K DOE

A nationally recognized plaintiff’s law firm focused on public advocacy and fighting for injured individuals and their families has partnered with Staffing Technologies to hire a Litigation Associate for their growing Portland office.

This is a rare opportunity to join a firm with the resources of a national organization AND the close-knit, collaborative feel of a local trial team. Associates gain deep mentorship, hands-on experience, and the chance to do meaningful, high-impact litigation every day.

• High-stakes litigation with real client impact
• A mission-driven, advocacy-focused culture
• Exceptional mentorship from proven trial attorneys
• Clear trial progression (2nd/3rd chair early; pathway to 1st chair)
• Predictable structure + corporate-level benefits rarely offered in plaintiff-side work

As an Associate, you will be trained in and exposed to all aspects of asbestos litigation
, from case investigation through trial. You will:

• Manage discovery and conduct fact investigations
• Draft and argue motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Review medical, scientific, and historical documents
• Work closely with experts and co-counsel
• Prepare cases for trial and serve as second/third chair

Associates will build expertise in asbestos exposure pathways and basic mesothelioma-related medical terminology
—no prior experience required.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Oregon Bar admission (or reciprocity eligibility)
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to plaintiff-side advocacy and client service
• Willingness to travel

• Background in PI, wrongful death, med-mal, toxic torts, or related litigation
• For new graduates: strong research/writing and a demonstrated drive to learn litigation
• $110K–$170K DOE