Commercial Litigation Attorney

Pay: $160,000.00 - $215,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated commercial disputes for business clients in a high level litigation practice.
• Join a fast moving, intellectually demanding environment where strong attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility.
• Work closely with highly experienced trial counsel and develop toward greater responsibility for strategy, depositions, and trial work.
• Handle substantive litigation work rather than being siloed into repetitive assignments.
• Join a collaborative team that values curiosity, initiative, strong judgment, and creative thinking.
• Earn meaningful performance based bonus potential in addition to competitive base compensation.
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.
• Build a long term career with significant room to grow as a commercial litigator and trial attorney.

Location

Portland, Oregon. This role is centered in our Portland office and offers close collaboration with attorneys handling sophisticated business disputes. Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.

Note

Candidates must have 3+ years of substantive private practice litigation experience, preferably involving commercial or business disputes, along with strong academic credentials and an active bar license in Oregon or another relevant Northwest or California jurisdiction. Candidates whose primary experience is insurance defense, personal injury, or family law will not be considered.

About Us

We are a sophisticated business law practice representing clients in complex commercial matters and disputes. Our attorneys combine intellectual rigor, practical business judgment, and an entrepreneurial approach to solving challenging legal problems. We value attorneys who are curious, driven, collaborative, and comfortable operating at a high level. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated commercial and business litigation matters from case development through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive filings.
• Manage written discovery, case development, document analysis, and other critical phases of complex litigation.
• Work closely with experienced trial counsel on litigation strategy, deposition preparation, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues and develop practical solutions for business clients.
• Communicate directly and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams.
• Take meaningful ownership of matters while continuing to develop toward greater strategic and trial responsibility.
• Manage multiple demanding matters effectively in a fast paced, high expectations environment.
• Bring intellectual curiosity, urgency, sound judgment, and a solutions oriented mindset to each matter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of private practice litigation experience.
• Meaningful commercial litigation, business litigation, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Active bar license in Oregon or another relevant Northwest or California jurisdiction.
• Strong academic credentials from a well regarded law school.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience at a sophisticated, well regarded law firm strongly preferred.
• Big Law or strong mid sized firm training is highly valued.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload while maintaining exceptional work quality.
• Trial, deposition, or significant case responsibility is a plus.
• Portable business or an existing book of business is a plus, but is not required for the associate profile.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is an opportunity for an ambitious litigator who wants sophisticated work, strong mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a clear path toward becoming a more complete trial lawyer. You will work alongside experienced attorneys who value intensity, intelligence, curiosity, and excellent client service while giving talented lawyers room to grow and make an impact.

JPC-1804

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Moving forward, please ask candidates the following questions AFTER submitting AND send to client as a follow up email 

1. What specifically interests you about this opportunity and Salt Law Group? 

2. How do you see your background and experience contributing to this role? 

3. Why do you believe this position is the right next step in your career? 

7/12 update: Candidates must have private practice experience to be submitted (worked at law firms, etc…) do not submit attorneys coming from public, in house, government, etc…

Requirements: Must-have:   Remote, may reside in Oregon, Washington State or Idaho. Bar license in any state, 3+ yrs of private practice litigation exp. “Do not submit candidates whose primary experience is in insurance defense, personal injury or family law. Must be 3-12ish yr associate

• Required Years as Associate, 3-15yrs
• Additional context: 
• Relocation- Yes
• Packages - Considered based on candidate need and value
• Salary Bands:
• • 3 to 4 years: $160K to $175K
  • 5 to 7 years: $175K to $195K
  • 8 to 10 years: $195K to $207K
  • 11 to 12 years: $207K to $215K

Submission Email:  Joe - [email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Remote Commercial Litigation Attorney role open to candidates residing in CA, OR, WA, or ID. Must have an active Bar license in any U.S. state, 3+ years of private practice litigation experience, and a strong commercial or business litigation background. Do not submit candidates whose primary experience is insurance defense, personal injury, or family law.

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• Client job title: Commercial Litigation Attorney
• Location: Remote – California, Oregon, Washington, or Idaho
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Remote
• Experience: 3+
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