Attorneys

Porter Wright is seeking an experienced Government Contracts Partner in our Washington, DC Office.

This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow our government contracts practice in a collegial and dynamic environment that values teamwork across offices. Key experience and qualifications should include:

• Advise clients on all aspects of government contracting, including compliance with federal regulations, bid protests, and contract disputes
• Represent clients in interactions with various government agencies, providing strategic counsel and advocacy
• Lead litigation matters related to government contracts
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in government contracts law
• Thorough knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and other relevant federal regulations
• Entrepreneurial business development skills and ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected]. 
 

Porter Wright is seeking an International Trade Partner in any of our nine offices (Chicago, IL; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati or Dayton, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Tampa or Naples, FL).

The ideal partner will be highly entrepreneurial, collegial, and possess at least a small book of business. Key experience and skills should include:

• Advising U.S. and foreign clients on regulatory requirements of investment in the U.S. and shepherding foreign investors through the U.S. government’s CFIUS review process
• Advising U.S. and foreign clients on the application of, and compliance with, U.S. Customs and other regulatory requirements related to the import of goods into the U.S.
• Familiarity with trade preference programs (USMCA, CAFTA, etc.) and application of trade remedies (AD/CVD, Sec. 301, etc.)
• Advising clients on the rules in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the various sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
• Experience communicating with above noted regulators regarding investigations, protests, voluntary disclosures and settlements
• Trade litigation experience is a plus

Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Staff Attorney within the Litigation Department in the Columbus, Ohio office. This position will primarily focus on real estate and eminent domain litigation for energy clients of the firm.

Qualifications include:

• Two or more years of experience in litigation
• Must be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Ohio

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following attributes:

• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Experience drafting complaints, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other litigation-related documents
• Strong work ethic and desire to grow as a valued member of a litigation team
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Emotional intelligence and humility

Interested candidates can send resumes to Amy Hale, Recruiting Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Corporate Associate in the Columbus, Ohio office to handle complex business transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, business formation, corporate governance, corporate and project financing, securities and contract matters.

Qualifications include:

• Three plus years of corporate experience preferably in mergers and acquisitions or corporate finance transactions
• Strong research and writing skills
• Must be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Ohio

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following attributes:

• Strong work ethic and desire to grow as a valued member of the Corporate team
• Emotional intelligence and humility
• Exceptional project management skills
• Willingness to collaborate and work on teams
• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to engage in internal and external relationship building.

Interested candidates can send resume to Amy Hale, Recruiting Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for an Environmental Associate in the Columbus, Ohio office who will assist on matters including remediation of contaminated properties, environmental state and federal laws, environmental land issues and regulatory compliance/permitting.

Qualifications include:

• Four or more years of experience in environmental law
• Strong research and writing skills
• Must be admitted to the practice of law in the state of Ohio

Ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following attributes:

• Emotional intelligence and humility
• Exceptional project management skills
• Willingness to collaborate and work on teams
• Strong work ethic and desire to grow as a valued member of litigation team
• Ability to develop creative solutions to solve complex problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Ability to engage in internal and external relationship building.

Interested candidates can send resume to Amy Hale, Recruiting Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright is seeking a mid- to senior-level Intellectual Property Associate with computer science/electrical engineering background to join our Intellectual Property team in any of our firm offices. Experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications is required and technical expertise in computer circuits, multiprocessor design, and/or telecommunications is of particular interest.

Responsibilities include:

• Interviewing inventors and preparing patent applications
• Conducting all stages of US and foreign patent prosecution, including ex parte appeals
• Conducting validity, infringement and freedom to operate studies, including preparing associated legal opinion letters
• Providing legal counsel on intellectual property matters, with a focus on patent matters and including basic licensing, trademark and copyright matters
• Opportunities to work on and develop skills in licensing and litigation
• Collaborating with partners, associates and support staff to ensure effective case management
• Staying abreast of developments in intellectual property law and contribute to the firm's knowledge base

Qualifications Include:

• Two to five years of patent prosecution experience
• JD from an accredited law school
• Technical background (BS/MS preferred)
• Registered practitioner at US Patent and Trademark Office (or at least Patent Bar Eligible)
• Strong research and writing skills
• Superior analytical skills
• Familiarity with intellectual property law and patent litigation procedures
• Litigation experience is a bonus but not required

Interested candidates can send resume to Amy Hale, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].