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We seek highly motivated team players committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and superior client service. Our legal professionals are critical in making Schwabe a top-rated Pacific Northwest law firm and a great place to work.
Schwabe is a hybrid workplace that offers equal balance, promoting diversity and equity in the legal community and the community at large.
Legal professionals play a critical role in making Schwabe a top-rated Pacific Northwest law firm and a great place to work.
How to apply: Email your resume and cover letter to Schwabe Recruiting. Please include the position(s) for which you are applying.
Litigation Legal Assistant – Portland
About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. Staffed by nearly 170 attorneys, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional law firms, with offices in Portland, Bend, and Salem, Oregon; Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; Mountain View, California; and Anchorage, Alaska.
Position Overview
The firm has an opening for a full-time Legal Assistant in its Litigation Department in the Portland office and offers a hybrid working environment.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant with 5-10 years of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support our attorneys in managing a high volume of litigation cases in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and attention to detail, be proactive and able to prioritize tasks effectively, and be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment.
Essential Duties:
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including case preparation, discovery, and trial support.
- Draft, review, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
- Organize and maintain case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Help manage case calendars, deadlines, and appointments, ensuring timely submissions.
- Prepare electronic and hard copy trial notebooks.
- Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
- Prepare trial exhibits and assist with trial preparation, including traveling to/from local courthouse.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all communications and documentation.
- Perform administrative tasks, including filing, typing, and special projects.
Required Experience and Competencies:
- Experience with court systems and e-filing procedures in Oregon and Washington is required.
- Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in litigation is required.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
Preferred Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- iManage/Work 10
- Adobe Acrobat
- ShareFile
- 3E Workspace
- BigHand Templates
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum of five years of Legal Assistant/Secretarial experience in litigation.
- A high school diploma or GED; Associates degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Human Resources at Recruiting@schwabe.com.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit subsidy, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law.
Legal Assistant/Receptionist – Anchorage
About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. Staffed by nearly 170 attorneys, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional law firms, with offices in Portland, Bend, and Salem, Oregon; Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; Mountain View, California; and Anchorage, Alaska.
Position Overview
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant/Receptionist in the Anchorage office. This position will be in-office from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
The Legal Assistant/Receptionist must deliver excellent internal and external client service in a professional manner. In addition, this position requires the ability to learn and utilize computer software, follow instructions carefully and accept a full variety of projects, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines as assigned.
This position requires strong secretarial skills, strong computer skills, and a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to turn work around quickly, possess strong oral and written communication skills and be a self-starter with a positive attitude who enjoys a team environment.
Essential Duties:
- Oversee the day to day operations of the office, which may include maintaining/ordering office supplies, as well as coordinating office repairs
- Reception duties, including greeting clients and guests, answering phone calls, processing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
- Assist with opening and organizing files, creating indexes, closing files and working with the records department
- Assist with meeting preparation
- Proofread, convert, format, and edit multiple documents
- Create shell documents, such as pleadings or letters to clients
- Prepare documents for binders
- Errands such as delivery or pick-up of documents, supplies, mail, etc.
- Electronic file management, including saving emails, email transmittal of correspondence, and other documents
- Assist with copy and scanning projects
- Assist with large mailings, prepare UPS slips for overnight delivery
- Handle and trouble-shoot audio/video conference systems
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies:
- Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills
- Highly developed verbal and written communications
- Excellent time management skills and can make decisions quickly
- High attention to detail
- Warm, friendly, professional demeanor
- Comfortable greeting new people
Preferred Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Zoom
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- A minimum of 2 years’ law firm experience
- Familiarity with Alaska courts
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Jody Waterman, Legal Support Services Manager at Recruiting@schwabe.com.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit subsidy, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law.
Business and Real Estate/Natural Resources Legal Assistant – Bend, Oregon
About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is a Pacific Northwest law firm that offers a new client experience based on a deep industry focus. Staffed by nearly 170 attorneys, Schwabe is one of the largest Pacific Northwest regional law firms, with offices in Portland, Bend, and Salem, Oregon; Seattle and Vancouver, Washington; Mountain View, California; and Anchorage, Alaska.
Position Overview
The firm has an opening for a full-time experienced Legal Assistant in our Bend, Oregon office, Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
This position requires strong administrative skills, strong computer skills, experience in land use litigation, and a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail. The successful candidate will be able to turn work around quickly, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced, team environment.
Essential Duties:
- Proofread, convert, format, and edit a variety of legal documents including create shell documents and pleadings
- Prepare documents for filing in Oregon state courts, Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), and other administrative or municipal bodies
- Understand and monitor changes to court and administrative hearings’ procedural and evidentiary rules
- Manipulate PDF’s such as labeling exhibits and compiling signature pages
- Pull and prepare documents for notebooks and filing (exhibits, bates numbering, etc.)
- Discovery and production organization
- Prepare electronic and hard copy hearing notebooks
- Process legal documents for distribution and electronic storage
- Manage attorney and paralegal calendars
- Docket of deadlines, hearings and trials
- Run conflicts checks and set up new clients and matters
- Proofread, edit, and format various types of documents and knowledge of grammar rules
- Perform administrative work including filing and special projects
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience and Competencies:
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously
- High level of organizational skills
- Highly developed verbal and written communications
- Excellent time management skills
Preferred Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Interaction
- iManage/Work 10, BigHand Templates
- Intapp
- 3E Workspace
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum five years of Legal Assistant/Secretarial experience
- A high school diploma or GED
Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Jody Waterman, Legal Support Services Manager at Recruiting@schwabe.com.
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt provides a team-oriented working environment, offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, LTD, 401(k)/profit sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, EAP, transit subsidy, and paid time off.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other status protected by law.
Benefits
MEDICAL / DENTAL INSURANCE
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Kaiser
- Moda
LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE
- Long Term Disability
- Group Term Life / AD&D
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE
- Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance - Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Insurance
FLEXIBLE SPENDING
- Health Care Account
- Dependent Care Account
RETIREMENT
- 401 (K) Elective Deferral Plan Features
- Diverse investment options
- Model portfolios
- Roth 401(k)
- Individual planning assistance
- Employer Profit Sharing
PERKS
- Auto/Home/Renter Insurance
- Travel Insurance
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
- Free, confidential counseling
COMMUTE
- Parking Benefits
- Transit Subsidy
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Important Note to Legal Search Consultants & Third-Party Job Posting Boards: While we sometimes receive submissions of candidates from third-party legal search firms, our posting of open positions on our website does not authorize search firms or other third parties to solicit candidates on the firm’s behalf directly. Candidates shall be referred only with prior authorization from the firm’s Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration for attorney positions. If you have any questions concerning our placement policies or wish to discuss a potential working relationship with the firm, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Schwabe’s Recruiting Department.
Schwabe comprises more than 160 lawyers and over 200 staff from diverse backgrounds—giving back to their communities, doing great legal work for amazing clients, and representing their communities at Schwabe.
Improving access to justice and providing legal services to underserved and disadvantaged.
Alishia Young
Chief HR Officer
503-796-3774
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Erika Hayes
HR Manager
503-796-2995
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