Description:
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.Schwabe currently has an opening in the Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington office for a full-time associate to help support the firm's employment law practice.
The ideal candidate will have:
Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.
The base pay range for this position is $155,000-$185,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates depending on their portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.
In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.
Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.
Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- At least one year of employment law experience, and knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
- Superior research, analytical and legal writing skills, as demonstrated in a law-related writing sample
- Knowledge of or an interest in labor law
- Experience with or interest in supporting litigation and administrative proceedings
- Strong work ethic and client service acumen
- Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid interpersonal and communication skills
- Interest in one or more of Schwabe's industry groups
- Oregon or Washington State Bar license or eligibility for reciprocity is required
Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and a writing sample directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.
The base pay range for this position is $155,000-$185,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates depending on their portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.
In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.
Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification.
Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
