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Litigation Associate – Portland, OR
About us: Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is a national plaintiffs’ law firm that exclusively represents victims of mesothelioma. Our firm is based in St. Louis with ten offices across the country and rapidly growing teams. With over eighty attorneys and two hundred seventy total employees, we are dedicated to maximizing the recovery of our deserving clients.
What we’re looking for: Our Portland office is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate to support our growing clientele. We are looking for energetic, driven, detail-oriented people for this on-site position.
Our cases are complex, frequently involving dozens of defendants. We often achieve multi-million dollar recoveries for our clients. Because of our complex litigation and commitment to our clients, our firm is 100% on site. This allows for a collaborative, open-door environment where we can work together to effectively represent and advocate for our clients.
As an associate, you will learn all aspects of asbestos litigation. The successful candidate should be a quick study as you will need to become familiar with various sources of asbestos exposure and the basic medical terminology associated with mesothelioma. You will be responsible for case investigation, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, document review, drafting and arguing motions, and preparing cases for trial. The successful candidate will serve as a second or third chair during trials with the potential to first chair trials after gaining sufficient experience.
Our work involves a lot client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.
Qualifications:
· J.D. from ABA accredited institution and admission to Missouri bar, or eligibility for reciprocity (Illinois admission is a bonus);
· Strong academic record;
· Excellent legal research and writing abilities;
· Ability to cultivate and maintain strong client relationships;
· Willingness to travel (30-40% travel on average) to client's homes and other relevant locations frequently for multiple nights;
· Ability to work as an individual and as a part of a team on behalf of injured clients;
· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize;
· Ability to work under a deadline in a fast-paced environment;
· Commitment to plaintiff work.
Preferred Experience:
· Experienced attorneys ideally have some trial, research and writing, and deposition experience, along with case management. Prior asbestos (plaintiffs’ side) experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates with judicial clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
· Please submit a writing sample with your resume. We would like to see original work (a brief or memo) that demonstrates your aptitude in legal research and analysis.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legal Investigator
What We’re Looking For:
Our Portland office is hiring a Legal Investigator to support our Litigation Teams. This is a dynamic, on-site role ideal for someone energetic, compassionate, and detail-oriented. You’ll be responsible for interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting documents, assisting with trials, and conducting field investigations. A valid driver’s license and ability to rent and drive a car are essential, as this role involves extensive travel, often with short notice and overnight stays.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Interview clients about their work history and potential asbestos exposure
- Locate and interview witnesses
- Investigate work history and job sites to determine product exposure and correlation to job duties
- Conduct extensive research and draft memoranda
- Attend document reviews and identify relevant documents
- Assist with trial preparation, including witness scheduling and jury selection
- Travel frequently to the homes of clients and witnesses, often for multiple nights
Experience Preferred:
- Hands-on experience in asbestos abatement, construction, automotive, industrial, military, or other trades where asbestos or hazardous materials were prevalent
- Any work involving hazardous materials handling or removal
- Experience with legal research and interviewing techniques
- Prior experience with frequent business travel
Skills Desired:
- Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle time-sensitive and high-pressure situations
- Proficient computer and phone skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Self-motivated and quick to learn new information
- High school diploma required; some college or a bachelor’s degree preferred
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid parking. In addition, we offer a 401(k) program and short and long term disability insurance.
Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job description:
Preg O'Donnell & Gillett, a regional, full-service litigation and business firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Legal Assistant to support three attorneys in our Portland office. We are seeking a legal assistant with 2 or more years of litigation experience who enjoys working closely with attorneys and supporting clients in a comfortable and friendly work atmosphere. Attorney and client support includes:
- Initiate conflicts checks and open new client matters
- Docket and maintain case calendars
- Review court rules to ensure compliance with court format and efiling requirements
- Monitor case schedules and ensure attorneys are current with impending deadlines
- Draft, proofread, format, and edit pleadings, correspondence, and client documents
- E-file in federal, Washington state, and some Oregon state court jurisdictions
- Contact clients to schedule appointments, depositions, and trial appearances
- Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, and trial
- Close case files following data destruction procedures
- Knowledge of ProLaw document and case management software helpful
- Proficient in AdobePro to redact, bates stamp and convert documents
- Proficient in large file transfer products helpful
The ideal candidate should enjoy collaborating with coworkers and supporting each other with flexible work schedules. Excellent client relationships and interpersonal skills are a plus! Familiarity with insurance defense personal injury, motor vehicle, and construction defect cases helpful. Starting salary from 65-80k annually DOE.
Preg O'Donnell & Gillett offers a competitive salary, great benefits, an emphasis on life balance, and a friendly, business casual environment.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible schedule with remote work access
- Life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance
- Transportation subsidy
- Employee assistance program
- Employee referral bonus
- FSA / HSA
- Parental leave
- Profit sharing contributions
- 401(k) Deferred Savings Plan
We look forward to hearing from you!
About the Company
Pacific Cascade Legal is a dynamic Firm with locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are a forward-thinking Firm who is always brainstorming of how we can be and do better for our clients. We want to ensure our clients feel heard, prioritized, and understood throughout the entirety of their case. Our goal is to see that each client leaves our offices in a better place than they were when they walked in. Additionally, our firm is strategically managed by Partners who care about their employees and clients alike. Our firm consists of professionals on our Marketing, Intake, Billing, HR, and Finance teams to help ensure that our legal team can do what they do best, which is concentrate on our clients. We want a team comprised of individuals who strive to make a difference in our field, who share our core values, and are business and goal minded.
About the Role
Are you a new Attorney who is looking to make a difference in the lives of families throughout the Pacific Northwest? Are you looking to work at a Law Firm where you can learn and grow as part of an energetic team? If you want to work collaboratively with a team of game changers, you might be a perfect fit for our Firm.
Responsibilities
- Admission to the Oregon State Bar
- Legal Research and writing
- Drafting/signing legal documents
- Client calls
- Pleading preparation
- Discovery overview and analysis
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Computer skills in Microsoft, Outlook, Excel and Word
- Have a fast-paced work ethic that empowers you to meet tight deadlines
- Some Knowledge of Family Law preferred
Qualifications
- Oregon Bar license is required.
- JD
Required Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Detail Oriented
- Logics/Analytical Thinking
- Strong Intuitive Skills
- Calm in Stressful Situations
- Exudes Professionalism
- Strong Loyalty
- Growth Mindset
- Forward Thinking
- Positive/Optimistic
- Does well under Pressure
Preferred Skills
- Client Engagement Experience
- Experience with CLIO & Microsoft Teams
- Firm Social/Networking Activities
- Marketing Activities as needed
- Community Image Building/Charity
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
Are you an experienced and motivated traditional labor attorney ready to take the next step in your career? Are you seeking the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team that values collaboration, professionalism, and excellence? Do you want to join a firm that is deeply invested in your growth while offering exposure to sophisticated labor relations matters?
If so, this opportunity may be an excellent fit.
Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, has been engaged to lead a confidential search on behalf of a highly respected national law firm seeking a Traditional Labor Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its Portland office. This firm is widely recognized for its management-side labor practice and its commitment to delivering strategic, practical solutions to employers across a broad range of industries.
LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented labor attorney to join a collaborative and high-performing team focused on traditional labor relations. The ideal candidate will bring strong advocacy skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to client service. This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, mentorship from experienced partners, and a clear path for long-term professional development within a sophisticated labor practice.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Represent management in traditional labor law matters
- Participate in collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
- Handle grievance and labor arbitration proceedings
- Defend and prosecute unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board
- Support employment litigation matters, as needed
- Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues while managing matters independently as appropriate
WHAT YOU BRING
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active admission to the Oregon Bar in good standing
- 2–5 years of traditional labor law experience
- Experience with collective bargaining and grievance arbitration
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
- A self-starter mindset paired with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The salary range: $160,000 – $192,500, commensurate with experience and aligned with second- through fifth-year associate levels
- Competitive bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Exposure to sophisticated labor matters and nationally significant clients
- Supportive, collegial culture with meaningful mentorship and long-term growth opportunities
This is a compelling opportunity to join a firm that prides itself on collaboration, intellectual rigor, and an unwavering commitment to client service and attorney development.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM
Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have successfully placed thousands of talented professionals in exceptional career opportunities. Through innovative recruiting and team-building solutions, we support executive search, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and contract staffing nationwide.
Scion Staffing has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Recruitment Firms and Best Executive Search Firms in America, named a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and honored by The Business Times as a top recruitment firm.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and merit-based hiring practices.
For positions located in jurisdictions with fair chance or conviction history ordinances, Scion Staffing complies fully with applicable laws and considers all qualified applicants.
Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC, a litigation defense firm with over 200 employees, has an opportunity for an associate attorney with at least three years of experience in all phases of personal injury defense, employment, and commercial litigation.
Candidates must be licensed in Oregon or Washington and have the ability to work independently on complex litigation cases.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage file throughout litigation process independently and as a part of the team.
- Conduct fact investigations.
- Handle document productions and other discovery tasks.
- Prepare witnesses for deposition.
- Take and defend depositions.
- Prepare pleadings, briefs, and motions.
- Review and analyze policies, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Court hearing preparation and attendance including oral arguments of motions.
- Trial preparation and attendance including trial team support and direct and cross examination of witnesses.
Baker Sterchi offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, medical, dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and 401K matching.
Committed to promoting diversity within our organization and the legal community, we encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
About Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC
Founded in 1982, Baker Sterchi is a civil defense litigation and trial law firm with offices in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Washington, Oregon and Wisconsin. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across a broad range of practice areas, including commercial and business litigation, construction, employment and labor, insurance coverage and defense, law enforcement and civil rights, government liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, professional and management liability, trial practice and consulting, and transportation litigation. With a team of attorneys who bring decades of courtroom experience, Baker Sterchi is widely recognized for its trial skills and commitment to client service. For more information, visit
But, if you’re looking for a long-term federal law enforcement career, one that makes a difference every day to our country and its citizens, then the U.S.
Border Patrol (USBP) would like you to take the first step to becoming an entry level Border Patrol Agent.
USBP is hiring immediately to fill full-time, entry-level, career positions in federal law enforcement where your prior experience in public safety, security, military police or law enforcement may qualify.
Train and work with an elite team of professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and sense of purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
Now is the time to make your move because, along with excellent base pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives (see details below).
Salary and Benefits Annual base salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows: GL-5/GL-7 $51,632
- $92,219 per year.
Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.
*Recruitment Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be eligible for up to $20,000 in incentives.
The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location such as Sierra Blanca, Presidio, Sanderson, Comstock, Freer or Hebbronville, TX; Lordsburg, NM; or Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive
* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duty Locations IMPORTANT NOTICED: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S.
Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences.
RELOCATION MAY BE REQUIRED.
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others.
A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014.
This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.
You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.
Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:> Big Bend Sector Stations
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*Presidio, Van Horn,
*Sanderson, Alpine,
*Sierra Blanca, Marfa Buffalo Sector Stations
- Wellesley Island Del Rio Sector Stations
- Del Rio, Brackettville,
*Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde El Paso Sector Stations
- Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces,
*Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta El Centro Sector Stations
- El Centro, Indio, Calexico Grand Forks Sector Stations
- Pembina Havre Sector Stations
- Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass Houlton Sector Stations
- Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren Laredo Sector Stations
- Laredo South, Cotulla,
*Hebbronville, Laredo West,
*Freer, Laredo North, Zapata Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations
- Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen San Diego Sector Stations
- Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente Spokane Sector Stations
- Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville Swanton Sector Stations
- Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford Tucson Sector Stations
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*Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox Yuma Sector Stations
- Blythe, Yuma, Wellton Duties and Responsibilities As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000 workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity.
Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include: Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education.
This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to: Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership.
Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement.
Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.
Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level.
Please refer to the BPA GL-9
- 11 announcement.
Other Requirements Citizenship: You must be a U.S.
Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S.
residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03.
The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C.
8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C.
8412(d).
Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA).
The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S.
Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses.
Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English.
Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply: Click the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page.
For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.
You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application.
Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit.
You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S.
Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
