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 Labor & Employment Associate in the Columbus, Ohio office to represent clients in labor and employment litigation, individual lawsuits, and provide general employment counseling to clients.  This position will also handle a diverse range of employment-related matters, including discrimination allegations, wage and hour claims, collective bargaining, employee discipline, unlawful harassment and retaliation, labor law, NLRB matters, and workplace investigations.

Qualifications include:

• Two to five years of experience in Labor & Employment law including Workers’ Compensation
• 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 Labor & Employment team
• 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 should send resume and cover letter to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Litigation Associate in the Columbus, Ohio office.

Qualifications include:

• Two to six years of experience in complex commercial litigation, product liability or personal injury litigation
• Strong research and writing skills
• Trial experience is a bonus but not required
• 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
• Experience to independently draft pleadings, motion papers, discovery requests, settlement agreements and other standard documents
• 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 David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Litigation Associate within the Utility Regulation practice in the Columbus, Ohio office. This position will focus on representing public utilities in rulemaking, ratemaking, and complaint case proceedings; advising competitive retail electric and natural gas service providers on certification and compliance; and assisting companies in conducting due diligence for projects and transactions.

Qualifications include:

• Two to five years of experience in public utility law in Ohio or another state
• 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 as part of a team
• Experience drafting applications, motion papers, discovery requests, settlement agreements and other standard documents
• Strong work ethic and desire to grow as a valued member of a litigation team
• High level of attention to detail
• 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 resumes to David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for a Litigation Associate in our Cleveland, Ohio office.

Qualifications include:

• Two to five years of experience in complex commercial litigation, product liability, or personal injury litigation
• Strong research and writing skills
• Trial experience is a bonus but not required
• 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
• Experience to independently draft pleadings, motion papers, discovery requests, settlement agreements and other standard documents
• 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 David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].

Porter Wright has an opportunity for an Intellectual Property Associate in any of our nine offices (Chicago, IL; Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati or Dayton, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Washington, DC; Tampa or Naples, FL).

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Trademark preparation and prosecution, including inter parte action
• IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
• IP litigation support
• IP licensing

Qualifications include:

• Two to five years of experience in intellectual property
• Strong research and writing skills
• JD from an accredited law school

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
• 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 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 David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources 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 David Zimmerman, Recruiting and Human Resources Manager at [email protected].