Current Openings

Sussman Shank has an immediate opening in our Business Practice Group for a full-time attorney with a minimum of 6 years of business experience. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of business transactions including:

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Sales and purchases of real estate
• Real and personal property-based financing
• Business formations and general corporate matters
• Intellectual property
• Experience in tax, securities, land use or environmental is a plus

The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling both large and small transactions. This includes the ability to manage complex transactions, including client-ready documents, maintaining direct client contact, and contributing to a high level of client service.

We are seeking someone with a strong entrepreneurial mindset who is interested in growing their practice and contributing to the continued development of the firm’s business group.

The position requires strong academic credentials, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Please address cover letters and resumes to Steve Seguin, Chief Operating Officer at: sseguin@sussmanshank.com

Sussman Shank has been ranked one of the  2026 “100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon” by Oregon Business Magazine and named one of “Oregon’s Most Admired Companies” by Portland Business Journal in 2025. We offer a competitive compensation package and are an equal opportunity employer.

We are seeking to add a full-time associate to our Litigation practice.

Applicants should have:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings, handling discovery
• Outstanding written and oral advocacy skills
• Oregon State Bar, Washington a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed for court appearances, deposition appearances, and client meetings
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail

This position will include legal research and writing, discovery, meetings with clients and opposing counsel, attending depositions, in-court assistance and observation, and working with a dynamic group of attorneys and staff.

Sussman Shank has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine.  We offer a competitive compensation package and are an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your resume to Steve Seguin, Chief Operating Officer at: sseguin@sussmanshank.com

Our firm is currently seeking a temporary Accounting Clerk; flexible with full-time or part-time schedules. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in a related capacity. An ideal candidate should have the following attributes: responsible, self-starter, attention to detail, team player, and good communication skills.

Specific job-related functions and responsibilities:

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Process invoices
  • Date stamp, code, and enter in the Accounting System for payment
  • Process and file daily and weekly checks
• Post recurring Journal Entries and miscellaneous expenses
• Balance bank account spreadsheet to daily recap and Accounting System
• Process expense reimbursements
• Match and process credit card charges
• Review account activity as requested
• Procure parking or transportation passes as needed
• Enter miscellaneous expenses (postage)
• Compile vendor W-9s and prepare 1099’s
• Prepare and process bar dues (annually)

BILLING

• Import costs into the Accounting System
• Process daily deposit as needed

MONTH END CLOSING

• Produce, distribute, and file monthly management reports
• Compile and send AR/TK reports to attorneys and paralegals

TASKS AS REQUESTED BY ACCOUNTING MANAGER

About Sussman Shank LLP:

• Ranked one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon;
• Ranked as one of Oregon’s 100 Best Green Companies to Work For;
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Contact

Melissa Adams-Cauble, Accounting Manager

madamscauble@sussmanshank.com | 503.227.1111