Why Work At PFG?

For more than twenty years we have built a reputation for delivering creative and efficient solutions to meet our client's needs.

We are committed to a team approach, always with an eye toward the client's overall goals. We differentiate ourselves by providing efficient and responsive legal services, coupled with legal acumen and creativity developed over decades. Our attorneys and staff work collaboratively on interesting and meaningful projects in a variety of practice areas, giving each person a chance to learn, grow and excel.

Insurance Recovery - Associate

Paternoster Farnell & Grein, LLP has one of the most well-respected insurance recovery groups in the Pacific Northwest. We secure coverage for businesses and individuals from their insurance companies. Our practice is rooted in Oregon but extends across the country.

We are searching for an associate with four or more years of experience to join our insurance recovery group. The successful candidate will be able to analyze complex issues, develop creative solutions for the client's problems, effectively communicate their analysis and arguments both orally and in writing, and be a good team member. Litigation experience is required. Insurance experience is a plus but not necessary if you have an aptitude for learning a complicated area of law. For non-local candidates, the firm is open to a long-term, remote-work arrangement. Eligibility for reciprocal admission or willingness to take the Oregon bar exam will be an important consideration for candidates outside of Oregon.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references, and law school transcript to the contact information for this posting.

Commercial Litigation - Associate

Paternoster Farnell & Grein, LLP is seeking a talented and motivated attorney with a minimum of five years of commercial litigation experience to work with our partners on several large, complex cases. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:

Excellent document review, research and writing skills
Experience taking/defending depositions
Experience writing motions and other pleadings
Dynamic personality and desire to work in a friendly, fast-paced environment
Active Oregon Bar membership
This is an exceptional opportunity to use your experience and 2nd chair with partners on large commercial litigation cases. Only applicants with the skills and experience listed above will be considered.

Along with a competitive salary and benefits, our firm offers a collegial, comfortable environment.

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references, and law school transcript to the contact information for this posting.

M&A Attorney

Paternoster Farnell & Grein, LLP is seeking an attorney with a minimum of seven years of business and transactions experience, preferably with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) law to join our business and transactions practice group. Candidates should have significant experience with a wide variety of business and M&A transactions, including advising on and drafting term sheets, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, as well as with corporate and partnership taxation issues and business succession matters. Excellent academic credentials and professional references as well as solid legal research, writing, and communication skills are essential. The position is full-time, although we are willing to consider a candidate seeking less than full-time employment. PFG provides a team-oriented working environment with competitive salary and benefits. Applicants must be admitted to practice law in the State of Oregon. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references, and law school transcript to the contact information for this posting.

Candidates (see job descriptions):

• Must be eligible for reciprocal admission or licensed in Oregon and have an active Oregon bar membership
• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience; 5 years preferred
• Litigation experience is required for Insurance Recovery and Commercial Litigation associate positions
• Excellent document review, research and writing skills
• Experience taking/defending depositions
• Experience writing motions and other pleadings
• Resumes should include month and year for date of hire and for date of departure for each previous position.