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Experience the Schwabe Way!

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.

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Legal Assistant – Salem, OR

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Position Overview:
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time, Legal Assistant in our Salem office. This position will be in-office from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The Legal Assistant 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.

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 fast paced, team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule appointments and keep calendar for attorneys
• Responsible for opening and organizing files, creating indexes, closing files, and working with the records department
• Create estate planning portfolios and coordinate delivery to client
• Proofread, convert, format, and edit multiple documents such as trusts, wills, checklists, etc.
• Transmitting documents by Sharefile and DocuSign

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with business, corporate, and estate planning law
• Strong secretarial skills
• Strong computer skills
• High level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail

If you’re resourceful, team-oriented, and looking to grow in a collaborative and respected legal environment that values both excellence and positivity—we want to hear from you!

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements 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, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.

All qualified applicants will be considered 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 – Portland, OR

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Position Overview:
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time, Legal Assistant‎ in our Portland office. Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday‎.

The Legal Assistant is responsible for delivering high-level legal and administrative support to ‎lawyers in the employment practice (including ‎litigation and advice and counseling) area‎. ‎

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and submit filings to the Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI) and the Equal ‎Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).‎
• Provide high-level legal administrative support to lawyers and paralegals, with a strong focus on ‎document ‎‎editing, formatting, and proofreading to ensure accuracy, consistency, and ‎compliance with ‎court and firm ‎standards.‎
• File court-compliant documents electronically in state courts, federal ‎courts, ‎and appellate courts.‎
• Verify legal citations and references using proper citation tools and techniques for  filings ‎and legal ‎‎correspondence‎.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic files, and assist with file management and ‎matter opening and ‎‎closing procedures in accordance with firm policies.‎
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all communications and ‎documentation.‎

Requirements:

• 5+ years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to ‎satisfy these requirements‎.
• Strong litigation knowledge and experience.‎
• Experience with e-filing in Oregon and Washington state, federal, and appellate courts.‎
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.‎

If you’re resourceful, team-oriented, and looking to grow in a collaborative and respected legal environment that values both excellence and positivity—we want to hear from you!

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements 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, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.

All qualified applicants will be considered 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.

Senior Accounting/Billing Specialist – Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Position Overview:
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is seeking a full-time Senior Accounting/Billing Specialist in either our Portland or Vancouver office. This position is responsible for supporting lawyers, paralegals and the firm with billing and accounting needs. Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Billing, submission, tracking and follow up of rejections or adjustments on electronically submitted invoices
• E-billing set up to meet client expectations and guidelines
• Submit Outside Counsel Guidelines for client accounts and follow-up on communications and approvals for set up to meet firm policies and guidelines
• Responds to internal and external billing requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage client and lawyer inquires and requests
• General billing duties

Requirements:

An associate’s degree in Accounting or similar subject. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be used to satisfy these requirements.

In addition to the education requirement, this position requires 5-8 years of related experience.

• Excellent data entry skills
• Problem solving capabilities
• Advanced MS Excel experience
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Law firm experience and/or 3E/Elite Enterprise Time and Billing a plus
• A team player with excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn new things

If the position is located in the Vancouver office, the position requires occasional travel to the Portland Schwabe office. Salary range is $70,000 – 80,000 depending on experience.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements 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, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.

All qualified applicants will be considered 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.

Chief Information Officer – Portland, Or

About Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.

Position Overview:
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for leading the firm’s technology strategy, overseeing IT infrastructure, and ensuring robust information security. This individual plays a pivotal role in aligning IT initiatives with the firm’s strategic objectives, optimizing legal technologies, and driving continuous innovation. The CIO ensures that the information and technology needs of the firm’s clients, attorneys, and legal staff are met, while also enhancing cost efficiency, service excellence, and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy to achieve the firm’s technology and strategic initiatives.
• Key advisor to the leadership team on technology trends and innovations in the legal industry.
• Drive service enhancements and operational efficiencies throughout the firm by identifying and implementing technology solutions that align with the strategic goals.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of key legal technology platforms.
• Evaluate, select, and implement new software applications and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data analytics, to improve firm efficiency, productivity, knowledge reuse, and legal outcomes, while ensuring alignment with the needs and priorities of other department leaders.
• Support IT platforms necessary for secure and productive cross-office and hybrid work environments.
• Develop and maintain systems to support a firmwide data strategy that enables real-time analytics and business insights.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive cybersecurity program.
• Implement and enforce best practices for data security and privacy policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the firm’s General Counsel and the CEO to determine and implement information governance policies and procedures.
• Support client requirements for security, data management, and compliance through technology solutions. 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field or a similar subject is required for this role. An MBA is a plus. In addition to the education requirement, this position requires a minimum of 15 years of IT leadership experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to collaborate at all levels of the firm to influence and drive priorities.
• Ability to have oversight of the IT department, while directly managing director and manager-level employees.
• Will be required to travel to other Schwabe locations, as needed.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and salary requirements 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, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time off.

All qualified applicants will be considered 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.