At Sussman Shank, we take pride in our commitment to hiring exceptional lawyers who are dedicated to providing our clients with quality legal services. Our team of lawyers is composed of individuals who possess the knowledge, experience, and skills necessary to effectively navigate complex legal matters and provide practical solutions.

We recognize that our success as a firm is directly tied to the talent and dedication of our lawyers and we are committed to providing a supportive and challenging work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team of attorneys is essential to providing innovative and effective legal services to our clients, and we actively seek to recruit lawyers who bring a variety of perspectives and experiences to our team.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with us, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Business Transaction Attorney

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: [email protected]

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.

 

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Attorney – Litigation 

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.

Please submit your resume to Steve Seguin, Chief Operating Officer at: [email protected]

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.