Career Associate Attorney – Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement

Job overview

The Career Associate Attorney – Strategic Advisory & Government Enforcement role is onsite in Portland, OR, with an anticipated annual salary of $140,000–$170,000; a discretionary annual bonus may also be available. The attorney supports a leading global law firm's Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement group. The attorney manages complex civil litigation matters for a major technology company, helping develop case strategy, advance fact development, draft substantive filings, and support discovery. The Career Associate program offers sophisticated legal work, mentorship, training, and professional development outside the traditional partner track.

What you'll do

• Manage a substantial docket of complex civil litigation
• develop and execute case strategies with leanly staffed teams
• lead and support fact development
• draft motions to dismiss, briefs, and other litigation documents
• assist with discovery, including e-discovery
• manage deadlines and projects
• collaborate with attorneys and clients. Potentially support financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

career associate attorney

strategic advisory

government enforcement

civil litigation

discovery

e-discovery

portland or

direct counsel

full-time

$140k–$170k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• mental wellness programs
• family and dependent care benefits
• short- and long-term disability
• parental leave
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• flexible paid time off
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of complex civil litigation experience and a writing sample. The Career Associate program offers a lower annual billable-hour commitment, mentorship, training, and professional development.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.