Defense Litigation Associate

Preg O'Donnell & Gillett is a Pacific Northwest litigation firm representing clients in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. We are committed to delivering exceptional client service through a collaborative, specialized approach. To support our continued success, we are seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Associate to join our team.

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is seeking a Defense Litigation Associate with approximately 3 years of litigation experience to join our Portland office located in the historic KOIN Tower. This Litigation Associate will work both independently and collaboratively to provide direct support to clients on a variety of defense litigation cases, including:

• Business Litigation
• Construction Law
• Data Breach & Security Response
• Hospitality & Food-Borne Illness Litigation
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability
• Real Estate Litigation
• Toxic Tort / Asbestos Litigation
• Transportation & Trucking Law

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Membership in the Oregon State Bar is required, and membership in the Washington State Bar is preferred.
• Strong drafting, writing and legal research skills
• Excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills
• Law firm and case management experience including depositions, motions practice, and trial experience
• School law or public entity defense experience is preferred but not required
• Strong judgment, high ethical standards and professional maturity

Why Join Preg O'Donnell & Gillett?

• Regence Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule with remote work access
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Generous 401(k) Deferred Savings Plan
• Profit sharing contributions
• Transportation subsidy
• Free Full-Service Fitness Center: Complete with a sauna, showers, lockers, and fresh towel service
• Two secure bike parking rooms to support active commuters
• 5 on-site food and beverage operators
• Access to free weekly concerts and the state-of-the-art community performance hall through Koin building partnership with All Classical Radio
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral bonus
• FSA / HSA

Preg O’Donnell & Gillett is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, hair texture or protected hairstyles, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. 

Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and writing sample with their application. Candidates must be admitted to and in good standing with the bar in the jurisdiction of the office to which they are applying.

Salary: $110K-130K annually, DOE.

TO APPLY, please submit your resume and writing sample to [email protected] . All replies are kept confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!