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Real Estate and Natural Resources 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 experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant in its Real Estate & Natural Resources Department in the Portland office.

This position requires 5+ years of experience in transactions, with a focus on real estate law. The successful candidate will be able to competently communicate and manage title and escrow teams, have strong secretarial and computer skills, have a high level of organization and accuracy with attention to detail, be able to turn work around quickly, be a self-starter with a drive to proactively move projects forward, and have a positive attitude while enjoying a fast-paced, team environment.

Essential Duties:  ‎

• Manage transactional processes and procedures coordinating with title and escrow
• Compile closing binders for large complicated projects
• Proofread, convert, format, and edit multiple documents such as contracts, leases checklists, etc.
• Perform word processing for a variety of legal documents (Leases, Amendments, License agreements, etc.)
• Process legal documents for distribution and electronic storage
• Travel arrangements and scheduling
• Run conflicts checks and set up new clients and matters
• Performs administrative work including filling, typing, and special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:‎

• High level of proficiency in word processing and redline/compare document programs
• Knowledge of all aspects of real estate transactions and leasing
• Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously while maintaining high level of attention to detail
• High level of organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Excellent time management skills and can make decisions quickly

Preferred Computer Skills:‎

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Interaction
• 3E/Elite
• iManage/Work 10
• Intapp Time Entry and File Open
• DocsCorp/CompareDocs

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume 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.