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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.

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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.

Docketing Specialist – 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, Docketing Specialist in one of the following offices: Portland, Bend, or Salem in Oregon, Seattle or Vancouver in Washington. This position will either be fully in-office, or a hybrid position, working in-office Tuesday through Thursday while working from home Monday and Friday.  ‎

The Docketing Specialist is responsible for calendaring in a wide array of practices, with a primary focus on litigation docketing. They need to be highly dependable with the ability to provide excellent customer service under continuous ‎workload and daily deadlines.‎

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enter dated events into the firm’s docketing software (CompuLaw).‎
  • Update and/or remove outdated docketed events as necessary.‎
  • Review and verify information prior to input into docketing software.‎
  • Apply knowledge of court rules to analyze court documents and incoming docket ‎requests to determine appropriate calendaring.‎
  • Provide docket reports on a scheduled and as-needed basis.‎
  • Maintain record of work performed in the firm’s document management system.‎

Requirements:

  • At least two years’ experience working in a legal services environment (preferably litigation, ideally litigation docketing).
  • Two years of college or a combination of education and experience, that ensures the ability to perform the job.
  • Familiarity with court rules in some or all of the state jurisdictions in which we primarily practice (Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California). This includes state and federal civil courts, as well as bankruptcy and appellate courts.
  • Knowledge of CompuLaw or other docketing software a plus.     
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent computer skills, including data entry, and some knowledge of online court rules research.
  • Proven attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, management, and co-workers.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and friendly environment – 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.

Office Assistant – Bend, 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, Office Assistant‎ in our Bend office. The Office Assistant position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support for our Bend office. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day office functions while delivering exceptional client service – both internal and external – in a professional and welcoming matter. This role is full-time, onsite, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

The position requires strong customer service skills, proficiency with computer software, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to follow procedures with accuracy. Success in this role requires a self-starter with a positive attitude who can manage a variety of tasks, turn work around quickly, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Welcome clients and visitors, answer phone calls, and process incoming/outgoing mail and deliveries.
  • Coordinate conference room scheduling and set-up, including AV equipment, catering, and clean-up; distribute daily schedules to the office.
  • Provide project support under the direction of legal assistants or paralegals.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks such as loading/unloading the dishwasher, brewing coffee, stocking supplies, and tidying conference rooms.
  • Oversee day-to-day office operations, including ordering and maintaining supplies, and coordinating office repairs.
  • Helping attorneys and legal assistants with proofing documents.
  • Strong technical ability to work in multiple programs.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED required and two years’ of office experience. Any satisfactory combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • Law firm experience preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills.
  • Highly developed verbal and written communications
  • High attention to detail
  • Warm, friendly, professional demeanor
  • Comfortable greeting new people

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.

Technical Support Specialist – 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 Technical Support Specialist to join our Portland office. This position requires full-time in-office presence (Monday through Friday) for the first 90 days. After this initial period, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with three in-office days per week, though additional days may be required based on project demands or coverage needs. The position also includes participation in after-hours and weekend support on a rotating basis.

As a Technical Support Specialist, you’ll be part of a high-performing IT team supporting a 350-user law firm. In this front-line role, your technical expertise and customer service skills will be key as you troubleshoot hardware, software, and application issues—primarily within Microsoft Office—to ensure smooth daily operations for attorneys and staff. Success in this role requires a proactive, user-friendly approach to problem-solving and the ability to clearly explain technical solutions to non-technical users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Windows operating systems, Microsoft 365, and document management systems.
  • Support legal specific applications such as time and billing systems, docketing, e-discovery and PDF tools.
  • Provide remote access support with VPN and remote desktop environments.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including setting up user accounts and equipment.
  • Provide assistance in testing new or upgraded applications.
  • Reset user passwords and grant document access with appropriate approval.
  • Maintain working knowledge of all firm deployed applications.

Requirements:

  • An associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and 3-5 year(s) of IT support in professional services or law firm environment. .
  • Strong knowledge of Windows 11, Microsoft Office 365, and remote connectivity tools.
  • Experience supporting document management and timekeeping systems.
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
  • A+ and Network+ Certification

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.

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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