Midlevel Construction & Litigation Associate

Miller Nash is seeking a motivated construction and construction litigation associate with three to five years of experience to join our Construction and Insurance Recovery Department in Portland. In this role, you will work closely with a collaborative team handling complex construction matters. Our ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across many stages of construction contracting and construction litigation — from contract negotiation and dispute analysis to motion practice and trial. Experience or a practical working knowledge of insurance law in the construction context—including coverage evaluation, tenders, and the legal contours of the relationship between policyholders and their insurers—is highly valued. We are looking for a team member who is hard-working and responsive, exercises good judgment, has strong communication and writing skills, analytical ability, demonstrates excellent research and analytical ability, and is self-directed yet able to work in a team environment. The successful candidate will also be ready and able to hit the ground running on pending cases and in responding to immediate client needs. We offer a supportive environment with flexible hybrid work arrangements, direct involvement in active matters, and opportunities for professional growth in both construction and insurance recovery law. Membership in the Oregon State Bar is required. To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, and writing sample here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Compensation Annual Compensation Range: Associate level based on years of experience and location: Compensation range from $164,250–$212,500 (before potential discretionary bonus) Benefits To view benefits information, please visit the attorneys page. Note to Legal Search Consultants & Third-Party Job Posting Boards: Please note that posting open positions on our website does not grant authorization for search firms or third parties to solicit candidates directly on behalf of the firm. For staff candidates with whom you have an existing relationship, referrals should only be made with prior approval from Jennifer Blakeley, Miller Nash's Director of Human Resources. For attorney candidates, please contact Madison Taylor, our Recruiting, Integration, and Retention Coordinator, at Madison.Taylor@millernash.com. If you have questions regarding our attorney placement policies or would like to discuss a potential partnership with the firm, please reach out to Madison Taylor.