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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level associate attorney in Vancouver, WA is $113,223.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,700.00 and $136,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level associate attorney?

An Entry Level Associate Attorney is a newly licensed lawyer who typically works at a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency. They assist senior attorneys with legal research, drafting documents, and preparing for hearings or trials. Their responsibilities often include reviewing contracts, conducting client meetings, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. This role provides valuable hands-on experience and helps develop essential legal skills.

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As an Entry Level Associate Attorney, you can expect to support senior attorneys with researching case law, drafting memorandums and legal briefs, preparing litigation documents, and assisting with discovery. You may also have opportunities to attend client meetings, court hearings, or depositions depending on your firm's practice area. Workloads often vary, but you'll typically balance multiple cases and projects at once, gaining exposure to various aspects of legal practice. This hands-on experience is valuable for developing your legal knowledge and skills, while allowing you to explore potential areas of specialization for your career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level associate attorney?

To thrive as an Entry Level Associate Attorney, a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, strong legal research and writing skills, and attention to detail are essential. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software, is common in this role. Effective communication, time management, and adaptability are important soft skills for managing multiple cases and collaborating with senior attorneys and clients. These skills ensure associates can efficiently support casework, meet deadlines, and contribute meaningfully to the firm's legal team.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Associate Attorney job openings in Vancouver, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,223 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

Environment Oregon Zero Waste Associate

The Public Interest Network

Portland, OR • On-site

$40K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Environment Oregon Zero Waste Associate
Department: State
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Portland, OR
Reporting To: Celeste Meiffren-Swango
Compensation: $40,000 / year
Description
Environment Oregon is seeking an entry-level campaign associate to help lead Oregon beyond plastics, by working to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics and support reuse.
We live in an economy that encourages us to buy, use, and throw away things at the greatest speed possible. But when it comes to plastic waste, there is no "away." Single-use plastics that we use for only a few minutes will last in our environment for hundreds of years. This waste is filling our landfills, polluting our natural spaces and waterways, and harming wildlife. In recent years, Environment Oregon has helped lead efforts to phase out single-use plastic grocery bags, polystyrene foam food serviceware and more, and we're looking for a campaign associate to continue these efforts and help Oregon move beyond plastic.
Key Responsibilities
  • Build powerful coalitions: Reach out to a broad range of organizations and affected constituency groups across the political spectrum to demonstrate support for our campaign goals.
  • Earn traditional media and social media attention: Organize news conferences and write opinion pieces. Build a following on social media for your campaign.
  • Lobby elected officials: Meet with decision makers - from city council members to state legislators - to make the case for our campaign goals. When a critical vote is happening on your campaign, work to demonstrate the support you've been building on the ground to help line up the votes needed to win.
  • Research and write persuasive campaign materials: Catalog and analyze data relevant to the issue and our policy proposals to help influence public debate and earn media attention for our cause.
  • Recruit new people to your team: Help build your team recruiting volunteers, interns and full-time staff.
  • Run a grassroots campaign office each summer: Run a campaign office for the summer, knocking on doors to raise money to support our campaigns, build our organization and membership, and help build critical and timely grassroots support to win key campaigns. Your responsibilities will include meeting your own fundraising goals and managing a team of paid staff. You may be assigned to a different office location for the summer and should be flexible to move.

This position requires exercising discretion and independent judgment in making decisions in matters of significance.
Qualifications
Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Though we expect you to take your campaign and run with it, we provide training on advocacy and organizing skills, as well as oversight by an experienced advocate. Ideal candidates will have:
  • Passion for the environment and using the power of grassroots organizing to win campaigns
  • Leadership experience
  • Top-notch writing and public speaking skills
  • Good listening skills
  • An eagerness to learn
  • Organizing experience, including building campus or community groups

Details
Compensation and Benefits
The starting annual compensation for this position is $40,000 in the first year. Environment Oregon offers an excellent benefits package. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, time off, a commuter benefit program, a 401(k) plan with employer match, parental leave, long term disability insurance, and may include needs-based student loan assistance. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
Location: Portland, OR
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for a summer or fall 2026 start.
Why work with Environment Oregon? Check out 10 reasons: https://environmentoregon.org/why-work-with-us/
Our Mission and Values
Environment Oregon and Environment America are part of The Public Interest Network, which operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Visit https://environmentamerica.org/core-values/ for things you should know about our network when you apply.
Please do not use AI to help draft your cover letter or responses to our application questions. We want to know how you think and write.
Environment Oregon is an equal opportunity employer.

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