Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense/Litigation

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Are you looking for a supportive and flexible work environment with the option to work remotely or in office? Chock Barhoum is a highly rated and innovative civil litigation defense firm based in Portland, Oregon that handles a variety of interesting and complex matters in both state and federal courts in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Our team highly values a work-life balance, while still providing top-quality legal services that our clients have come to expect from our attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned cases within a team environment.
• Conduct legal research and analyze key issues.
• Draft and review legal documents and pleadings.
• Motion practice and court appearances.
• Case development to efficiently provide exceptional legal services to our clients.
• Conduct depositions and witness interviews.
• Trial preparation and managing a variety of experts.

• Active membership in a current state bar.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently in a relaxed, informal environment.
• Ability to engage in challenging and varied work while prioritizing appropriately within a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Actively barred in Idaho, Oregon or Washington.
• Experience in personal injury including motor vehicle accidents, premise liability and work site accidents.
• Experience with construction defect or dram shop matters.
• Experience in federal and/or appellate courts.
• Ability to utilize cutting-edge legal technology to streamline processes to maximize efficiency and a willingness to learn new tools.
• A passion for the law and a drive to succeed!

Chock Barhoum LLP is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.