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LAST UPDATED - June 13, 2013

Insurance Coverage Associate

The Portland office of Bullivant Houser Bailey is seeking an attorney with at least three years' experience practicing in the area of insurance coverage to join our Portland insurance coverage team. Applicants must have exceptional legal research and writing skills, and be eager to assume responsibility. This position involves all phases of litigation, including case management, motion practice, discovery, arbitrations, appraisals, and trials. It also involves non-litigated insurance coverage work, including research, writing opinion letters, and advising insurers on their obligations with respect to claims and claim handling. Admission to the Washington bar is desirable.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to Jill Valentine, Attorney Services Administrator, Bullivant Houser Bailey, PC, 300 Pioneer Tower, 888 SW 5th Ave., Portland OR 97204, or email to jill.valentine@bullivant.com.

Casualty Litigation Associate

The Portland office of Bullivant Houser Bailey is seeking a highly-motivated litigation associate with two to four years of experience in casualty litigation, including asbestos and products liability. This position involves all phases of litigation and includes drafting pleadings and discovery, managing files, and handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. The qualified candidate will have:

• An exceptional academic record, along with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to handle a file from intake to trial with minimal supervision.
• A willingness and desire to engage in business development activities.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Oregon. Washington bar admittance a plus.

Please send cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample to Jill Valentine, Attorney Services Administrator, Bullivant Houser Bailey, PC, 300 Pioneer Tower, 888 SW 5th Ave., Portland OR 97204, or email to jill.valentine@bullivant.com.

Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant Sought for Long-Term Substitute Position in High Volume Downtown Personal Injury Firm

Independent contractor position will have a duration of approximately three months from July through September.

Applicant will assist in managing office work flow and must be proficient in preparing legal documents and correspondence through dictation, written instructions and the use of legal forms. Applicant will have client and witness contact for purposes of scheduling events with local Courts and counsel, including arbitration hearings, mediation and trial appearances. Applicant will assist in preparation for mediation, arbitration and trial.

Applicant should be proficient in Microsoft Office, keyboard at least 75 WPM and should have law office experience with commensurate educational credentials.

Please email cover letter and resume to dshestakofsky@merkelassoc.com.

Legal Publications Attorney Editor

The Oregon State Bar is looking for someone who will be a contributor to the Legal Publications program. The Bar invites all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume.

Please visit http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/openings.html for job details.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Associate Attorney

Established mid-size, downtown Portland, Oregon law firm is growing and currently offers employment opportunities for the following legal position: 1) Associate Attorney with 3-8 years of experience in estate planning. Candidates must be licensed in Oregon; licensure in Washington is a plus. Compensation and benefits are competitive. Applications are accepted by email only. No telephone calls. To apply for a position, please email a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial transcript to jbrambani@kelrun.com.

May 30, 2013

Associate Attorney

Tired of working on boring legal issues that don't impact the lives of real people? Stuck in a rut of doing the same projects over and over? Not finding a reward in summarizing depositions? Would you like to add meaning to the lives of the people you work hard for every day? The area of elder law is a rewarding and varied field of law that reminds us each day of the impact we have on the quality of the day-to-day life of our clients.

Margaret Madison Phelan PS, in Vancouver WA is looking for an attorney with approximately three years' experience. Our two-attorney law firm needs another attorney to help us meet the needs of our growing client list. Please visit our web page for more information (www.madphelan.com). We're looking for an attorney who wants to make our firm their future.

To apply for this position, please apply by email to resumes@madphelan.com. The subject line must include your name along with the job position. Attach your resume and cover letter in .pdf format. Please discuss life experiences that are related to this position, any relevant legal projects you have worked on and your connection to Clark County. For example, discuss any business, Medicaid, trust, probate, guardianship, tax, estate planning or fiduciary background. Please also include your current salary, your annual salary requirement, undergraduate GPA, law school GPA, complete work history, law school class percentile and the date you passed any state bar examinations.

Please do NOT telephone about this position. We have a busy office and we will contact you.

Patent Associate

Stolowitz Ford Cowger LLP is currently seeking well-qualified Associates to join our firm, located in Portland Oregon. Applicants having at least two years of patent prosecution experience, registered to practice before the USPTO, and holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, are  encouraged to submit a resume and writing sample to Christine Pavlyk at info@stofco.com.

May 23, 2013

Public Affairs Legislative Attorney

The Oregon State Bar is looking for someone who will be a contributor to the Public Affairs program. The Bar invites all interested applicants to submit a cover letter and resume. Please visit http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/openings.html for job details. Equal Opportunity Employer.

May 13, 2013

Experienced Attorney - Employment Litigation

Employment lateral attorney with at least five years' experience in employer/institutional advice and litigation. Ideal candidate will have portable client base.

If you have the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you:

• Minimum of five years' hands-on employment litigation experience;
• Compliance and advice experience providing guidance to business clients;
• Established, portable client relationships;
• Excellent credentials, strong writing and analytic skills;
• Drive and ambition to actively collaborate with others to serve established clients and develop emerging business;
• Member in good standing of Oregon State Bar; Washington State Bar membership is a plus.

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP is committed to providing extraordinary representation and service to clients who range from individuals and small business owners to national and international corporations. We offer a distinctive opportunity to develop professionally in a collegial working environment among many of the best trial, appellate and business lawyers in Oregon.

Cosgrave provides competitive salary, benefits and incentives, along with tremendous growth potential, mentoring and excellent cross-referral business in a well-established local firm. All inquiries will remain in confidence.

Qualified applicants should apply at: http://cosgravelaw.applicantpool.com/jobs/

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected and valued. All employees and applicants for employment are extended equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran, or current or future military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other status protected by law. Cosgrave Vergeer Kester does not discriminate against any applicant or employee in hiring or in the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based upon pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. We will make reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs.

Experienced Attorney - Trusts, Estates and Business

Seeking business and estate planning lateral associate attorney with at least five years of experience and a portable book of business to join our practice group.

If you have the following qualifications, we would like to hear from you:

• Experience handling general business transactions
• Taxation expertise
• Proven ability to handle sophisticated trust and estate planning and administration
• Experience working with charitable organizations
• Exceptional writing, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Solid academic credentials
• Entrepreneurial approach to the practice
• Portable client base

Great caseload succession opportunity for well-qualified candidate with a minimum of $100k in portable business. Admission to practice in Oregon required; Washington desired.

With offices in Bend and Portland, we offer an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally in a collegial, team-oriented working environment. With many of the best trial, appellate and business lawyers in Oregon, we have great cross-marketing to support growing your established Pacific Northwest practice.

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester offers a full range of benefits and competitive compensation. To apply online, visit: http://cosgravelaw.applicantpool.com/jobs/ You will have the opportunity to upload required materials, which include resume, cover letter, law school transcript and 5-page writing sample.

Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants and strive to provide a workplace in which all employees feel included, respected and valued. All employees and applicants for employment are extended equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran, or current or future military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other status protected by law. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee in hiring or in the terms, conditions, and privileges of employment based upon pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. We will make reasonable accommodation for religious beliefs.

May 3, 2013

Come Join Us on Top of the World!

Tomasi Salyer Baroway has relocated to beautiful new offices at the top of the Bank of America Financial Center, where we continue to serve our clients in the financial services, nonprofit, business, and real estate industries.

We are looking for one or two attorneys with a complementary practice to join us in our spectacular new space. Persons interested should have an established practice and desire a warm, collaborative, and well-balanced group of successful attorneys.

Please direct inquiries to Valerie Tomasi, Tomasi Salyer Baroway, 121 SW Morrison Ste. 1850, Portland OR 97204, 503.894.9900, www.tsbnwlaw.com.

April 24, 2013

Martin, Bischoff et al

A mid-size AV-rated downtown Portland law firm is looking for an associate with excellent writing skills, and outstanding academic credentials (top 25% of law class). Oregon Bar membership required, Washington Bar membership a plus. Please submit a cover letter and resume to Office Manager, Martin, Bischoff, Templeton, Langslet & Hoffman, LLP, 888 SW 5th Ave. Ste. 900, Portland OR 97204 or email to adarling@martinbischoff.com.

April 17, 2013

Assistant County Counsel II

This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with decision makers in fulfilling important policy objectives for Oregon's second largest and fastest growing county. This position would provide assistance and legal advice for ongoing and proposed large transportation and construction projects that are necessary for the County and region's economic health. The selected candidate will work with an experienced and professional team of attorneys and staff working on cutting edge of government law.

Successful candidates will possess a law degree from an accredited college or university; and four years of responsible legal experience, preferably with experience in litigation, including condemnation cases, government contracts and government construction projects; and be a member of the Oregon State Bar and admitted to practice law in Oregon State Courts; and possess ability to be certified before the U.S. District Court for the State of Oregon, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

The application period for this vacancy begins April 13, 2013, and may close any time after April 26, 2013, if there is a sufficient number of qualified candidates.

Pay range is $6,857 - $8,331 per month. We offer a collaborative culture in which to grow your career and a comprehensive benefits package. For more information and to apply online, visit our Human Resources page at www.co.washington.or.us, or Washington County Human Resources, 155 N First Ave. Ste. 270, Hillsboro OR 97124.

Equal opportunity employer with commitment to a diverse workforce. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Real Estate Lateral

Ever dream of moving your great practice to a small shop that handles big firm projects in a fun environment without big firm overhead? Come speak to us. Oregon Law Group has a high-end, sophisticated real estate and corporate finance practice. We employ state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology. Our offices are on the west side,with free parking, light rail access and very low overhead (no business income tax). OLG's future is quite bright ... our three lawyers have closed over $3 billion of transactions in the last 24 months. However, our small size and demanding work load has too often interfered with vacations. We seek a medium or large firm refugee with a real estate transaction practice to help us gain critical mass to handle our larger projects and provide vacation back-up (for us and you). Must-haves: Five+ years' experience; lead chair in substantial real estate transactions; portable real estate and/or corporate clients (75% ideal, 50% minimum). Will consider a partner/associate team. Highly competitive compensation and benefits. Please contact us in confidence at admin@oregonlawgroup.com.

Multnomah Bar Association
620 S.W. Fifth Avenue, Suite 1220
Portland, Oregon 97204

P: 503.222.3275
F: 503.243.1881
E: mba@mbabar.org