Litigation Associate — Plaintiff Mesothelioma Firm | Portland, OR (On-Site)

A national plaintiffs' firm that represents mesothelioma victims exclusively — St. Louis-based, twelve offices, 80+ attorneys — is hiring a Litigation Associate for its Portland, Oregon office.

The cases are complex, frequently involving dozens of defendants, with multi-million-dollar recoveries. The firm is 100% on site: a collaborative, open-door office where the team works cases together. Travel is frequent.

What you'll do

• Case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, trial preparation.
• Second or third chair at trial, with a path to first chair as you earn it.
• Significant client contact with families in the hardest stretch of their lives.

What we're looking for

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited school; admission to the Oregon and Washington bars, or eligibility for reciprocity.
• At least 3–4 years of plaintiffs' civil litigation, with some trial, research-and-writing and deposition experience. Judicial clerkship experience welcome. Strong academic record.
• Strong organization under deadline; committed to plaintiff work; willing to travel frequently.
• A writing sample is required with your resume — original work (a brief or memo) that shows your research and analysis.
• Important: this firm cannot consider candidates with asbestos-defense experience.

The details

• 100% on site in the Portland office; frequent travel.
• Base $125,000–$160,000, commensurate with experience. Full benefits: PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision/life, paid parking, 401(k), short- and long-term disability.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

How this works: apply with a resume and a writing sample. If it fits, Jeff Roberts at L&W Recruiting will reach out with a few call windows. On that call you'll get the firm's name and the full picture. Straight answers both ways.