(as of October 9, 2008)

SMITH FREED & EBERHARD, P.C.

Is seeking attorneys with 3-5 years of litigation experience. We are a growing Insurance Defense firm and are currently recruiting for our Personal Injury department. Excellent research, writing and analytical skills; attention to detail; and the ability to work professionally with clients, associates and staff are a must.

Oregon and Washington bar is required. We pay a competitive salary and benefits and provide a team-orientated environment.

For further consideration please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to lrush@smithfreed.com. Please visit us at www.smithfreed.com.

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

Established, seven-attorney downtown Portland, AV-rated law firm seeks an associate attorney with at least two years of experience. Law firm environment is relaxed yet professional. Applicants must have strong academic credentials, excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Prior experience in general civil litigation preferred.

Submit resumes in confidence to Hiring Partner, Kennedy, Watts, Arellano & Ricks LLP, 1211 SW 5th Ave. Ste. 2850, Portland OR 97204-3726. Web site: www.kwar.com.

HARRANG LONG GARY RUDNICK P.C.

Seeks an associate attorney with five+ years of increasingly responsible litigation experience to join its active insurance defense practice with emphasis on legal and medical malpractice defense. Responsibilities will include drafting and arguing motions, taking depositions, attending hearings and settlement conferences, reporting and drafting opinion letters, communicating regularly with clients, and preparing and participating in trial. Successful candidate should have a desire to be mentored, while taking ownership of assigned files. Must also have the desire to nurture and build client relationships, excellent communication skills, discipline in documenting their work, and the ability to handle multiple files and work well in a team environment. This position has the opportunity to assume responsibility of a thriving and successful practice and is available in our Portland office. Send resume and cover letter by mail or email (jackie.wilkes@harrang.com) to Jackie Wilkes, Hiring Assistant, 1001 SW 5th Ave., Portland OR 97204. Inquiries will be held in strict confidence. EOE.

(as of October 3, 2008)

STAFF ATTORNEY

Legal Aid Services of Oregon seeks a full-time staff attorney for its Klamath Falls office. General poverty law caseload: family, housing, elder, public benefits. One to five years' experience, OSB membership or next bar exam. Spanish ability a plus. Salary dependent on experience. Excellent benefits. Send resume and letter of interest to: Suzannah Newman, Assistant Director of Administration, 921 SW Washington Ste. 570, Portland OR 97205 or by fax to 503.417.0147. Open until filled. EOE.

(as of September 26, 2008)

ATTORNEY

Harrang Long Gary Rudnick PC seeks an attorney with three+ years experience in counseling employers on employment and labor-related matters. Public sector experience preferred. Strong candidates must have an eye for detail, excellent research, writing, and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to excellent client service in a team environment. Competitive salary and benefits. Position available in either our Eugene or Portland office. Send resume and cover letter by mail or email (jackie.wilkes@harrang.com) to Jackie Wilkes, Hiring Assistant, 1001 SW 5th Ave., Portland OR 97204. Inquiries will be held in strict confidence. EOE.

(as of September 19, 2008)

LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OREGON – REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Director of Klamath Falls legal aid office needed to provide high quality legal services in civil cases to the low-income communities in Klamath and Lake Counties. Position supervises a staff attorney and one support staff, requires contract and budget management, developing and maintaining relations with community organizations and private bar. Strong litigation and supervisory skills and experience with delivery of legal services to the poor required. OSB member or willingness to take next bar. Salary DOE, excellent benefits. Submit resume and letter of interest to: Suzannah Newman, Assist. Director of Administration, LASO, 921 SW Washington Ste. 570, Portland OR 97205. Open until filled. EOE.

(as of September 12, 2008)

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Small Portland firm seeks senior associate. Prefer six+ years experience in business transactions and some business litigation. Firm has two partners with diverse litigation and business practice. Great opportunity for motivated, hard-working attorney. Some client base required. Competitive salary and benefits, positive work environment. Send resume to: Powers, McCulloch & Bennett, LLP, 1300 SW 5th Ave. Ste. 1720, Portland OR 97201; or email to srb@pmblaw.com.

ATTORNEY

Executive Director

Multnomah Defenders, Inc.

Multnomah Defenders, Inc. seeks an attorney with demonstrated leadership, legal and management skills to serve as MDI’s Executive Director. MDI is a nonprofit, public defense law firm in Portland. MDI employs more than 45 attorneys and staff to carry out its mission of providing quality representation and zealous advocacy for its clients. MDI represents clients primarily in criminal and juvenile dependency cases. Salary DOE. For full announcement, visit http://www.ocdla.org/jobs.cfm. AA/EOE.

 

(as of August 28, 2008)

ASSOCIATE – REAL ESTATE AND BUSINESS

Mid-sized firm in downtown Portland seeks an associate with 5-6 years’ experience and established clientele in real estate and business transactions. Ideal candidate will have exceptional writing and analytical skills, history of top law school academic credentials and an entrepreneurial approach to the practice. Admission to Oregon Bar required; WA Bar preferred. Cosgrave Vergeer Kester is a diverse group united by a commitment to excellence, both professionally and personally. Compensation includes competitive salary, bonus and full package of benefits. Please send resume, transcripts and writing sample to Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Attn: Gloria Martin, 805 SW Broadway, 8th Floor, Portland OR  97205, email gmartin@cvk-law.com or fax 503.323.9019. All inquiries will be held in confidence.

EMPLOYMENT LAW LITIGATOR

Well established mid-sized firm in downtown Portland seeks an employment law trial attorney with minimum 4-6 years practicing exclusively in employment litigation. Opportunity includes both plaintiff and defense of employment law claims, in dynamic growth environment, with additional opportunity to support business litigation matters. Ideal candidate will have excellent credentials, strong writing and analytic skills, strong work ethic and good judgment. Admission to Oregon Bar required. Cosgrave is a diverse group united by a commitment to excellence, professionally and personally. Compensation includes competitive salary and bonus and full package of benefits. Please send resume, transcripts and writing sample to Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Attn: Gloria Martin, 805 SW Broadway, 8th Floor, Portland OR 97205, email gmartin@cvk-law.com.

LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL

(Portland, Oregon)

Invites applications from entry level or experienced candidates for multiple positions to begin in the 2009-2010 academic year. We have strong interests in business law, including both corporate law and international business transactions; criminal law; environmental law, including climate change; health care law; torts; and wills and trusts. In furtherance of the law school's commitment to a diverse faculty, we especially encourage applications from women and members of minority groups. Interested persons should send a resume, references, a writing sample, and an indication of teaching interests to Doreen Corwin, Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean of Faculty, Lewis & Clark Law School, 10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland OR 97219.