Employment Litigation Attorney - Oregon (Remote)

Overview

A well-established legal practice with over 18 years of experience is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join their Employment practice. The firm specializes in Personal Injury, Employee Rights, and Consumer Class Action lawsuits, focusing on plaintiff-side employment litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment litigation matters.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including third party and witness depositions.
• Handle all phases of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal as necessary.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to effectively manage cases.
• Communicate with clients and provide regular updates regarding case status and strategy.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff, as appropriate.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Oregon; admission in Washington is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of employment litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side.
• Experience handling Wage & Hour Class Actions and employment litigation under Oregon employment laws (ORS Chapter 659A, BOLI, FLSA) or similar state and federal employment statutes.
• Strong litigation skills, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and mediation.
• Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $140,000 - $200,000, based on experience.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrade options.
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans.
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet Insurance.

Location

Positions available in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Diego, Oakland, Sacramento, Riverside, Torrance, Washington, and Oregon.