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Legal professionals play a critical role in making Schwabe a top-rated Pacific Northwest law firm and a great place to work.

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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.