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Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Ogletree Deakins

Portland, OR · Posted November 10, 2026

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Position Summary

Our Portland office is seeking an attorney with 10+ years of experience in employment litigation to join our growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in litigation, working directly with client representatives and opposing counsel. The successful candidate will be able to handle litigation matters largely independently. The ideal candidate will have complex litigation experience, but this is not a requisite. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal memoranda, motions, and pleadings, attending court conferences, managing discovery-related activities and investigations, and preparing position statements and dispositive motions. We also encourage applications from seasoned Senior Attorneys who are looking to take the next step toward a potential Shareholder opportunity. Our goal is to support each attorney’s success, offering the tools, resources, and opportunities to build a rewarding and long-term career with the firm.

Requirements

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon. However, extremely strong candidates interested in relocating to the Pacific Northwest and licensed to practice law in other states would also be considered. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

Candidates must have 10+ years of employment litigation experience either in-house or at a law firm.

Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please e-mail Emma Barnes at emma.barnes@ogletree.com with “Portland - Employment Litigation Of Counsel” in the subje ct line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview

With more than 1,200 attorneys in 62 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge , we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Oregon. However, extremely strong candidates interested in relocating to the Pacific Northwest and licensed to practice law in other states would also be considered. During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice.

Candidates must have 10+ years of employment litigation experience either in-house or at a law firm.

Excellent analytical and writing skills are required.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.