Job Description
Corporate/Commercial Litigation Attorney The candidate will take complete responsibility and ownership for of all aspects of managing client engagements (both substantive and administrative). Meet with new client for introductory meetings. Assess and determine scope of representation (in consultation with client). Manage invoicing and collections on client files. Manage compliance with all ethical requirements (e.g., the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct and Oregon Formal Ethics Opinions). Manage the completion of all substantive aspects of the file including delegating to and managing associate attorney and coordinating with Of Counsel or contract lawyers. Manage client relationships, communication, and follow-up. Consistently demonstrate ownership mentality for assigned client files/practice areas/projects/tasks. Draft, update, and/or manage the development legal content and work product. Perform and/or manage online and general research, such as legal research and legislative history research; cite checks relevant cases; able to analyze and summarize information obtained into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to other attorneys, clients, and/or third parties . Prepare factual summaries of client or file, including case-related documents. Review, analyze, organize, index and manage client files; files consist of, but are not limited to, pleadings, memoranda, research, correspondence and depositions; document production; deposition, arbitration, hearing and trial notebooks; transaction and minute books or other corporate records. Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents. Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the law firm or for a client, and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. Perform due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions. Keep abreast of changes in the law. Supervise and mentor junior associates and support staff. Bachelor’s Degree is required. Juris Doctorate degree with strong academic record is required. Should have 6-12 years of legal experience, 5 years at a law firm preferred. Substantial experience with business and commercial litigation is required. Admittance to Oregon State Bar (also being admitted to Washington State Bar is preferred) is required.
