Associate Attorney - Oregon - McCarthy & Holthus

At McCarthy Holthus, and our affiliate companies, we bring years of expertise in representing financial institutions across a wide range of banking law matters, and we’re looking for passionate, driven candidates to join our dynamic team! With offices in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, we offer opportunities across multiple locations.

Our workplace is more than just a job – it’s a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter. You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, creativity, and dedication, while enjoying a strong sense of community. We offer performance-based bonuses, competitive compensation, and a range of incentives that reward your success. Plus, with generous benefits, enhanced employer contributions, and paid time off, we prioritize your well-being and work-life balance.

Position Summary:

Multi-state Creditor’s Rights law firm seeks new associate attorney to join our Portland, Oregon team. Prior experience is not required, but the chosen candidate will have an appetite for learning, a positive attitude, and a desire to work as part of a close-knit team dedicated to providing outstanding service to our clients and the community. The position will primarily be in office in our downtown Portland location, but some remote work opportunity may be provided as circumstances allow. Oregon State Bar membership and means of transportation to courthouses in Oregon required.

Description of Duties:

Appear in court and mediations representing clients; legal writing and research; prepare and sign court pleadings; communicate with clients professionally and timely

Experience and Skills:

J.D. from accredited law school, Oregon State Bar admission and active membership license

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to: walk; use hands to finger, grasp, feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop and consistently sit, talk or hear. Employees may be required to perform all functions on a repetitive basis. Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, to include the human body. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. The work will be in-office, full time, to start.

Benefits

McCarthy Holthus and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (where available). Full-time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30-day waiting period, with benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

Security Requirement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including but not limited to threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee or the company.

Work Environment

Typical office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Next Step

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and be part of our thriving team! https://mccarthyholthus.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-openings.php?search=true&&cust_sort1=200442

Notice

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Stands and Enforcement webpage.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful and compliant workforce, McCarthy Holthus and our affiliate companies participate in the E-Verify program. All candidates who accept a job offer will be required to complete the E-Verify process to verify their employment eligibility in the United States.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date of 2-20-2025.