Description:
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Manufacturing, Distribution 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 for a full-time Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney in either its Portland, Oregon or Seattle, WA offices. The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of IP litigation experience
- Experience in patent litigation-related research and motion drafting, including claim construction and dispositive motion practice
- Demonstrated aptitude in managing independent projects within a team environment in a fast-paced litigation practice
- Experience taking depositions and managing fact and expert discovery
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Strong client service skills and ethics
- Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work hard in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
- USPTO admission and a technical background are a plus but are not required; however, the applicant needs to be able to understand and explain complex technologies
- 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 admission or eligibility for reciprocity is required
Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Schwabe's Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.
The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $200,000, depending on job skills and experience. The position is also eligible for 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 designation means that we have not only adopted best practices for ensuring equal opportunities for all attorneys, but also have demonstrated measurable progress in broadening the diversity of our firm and firm leadership.
Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating a diverse talent pool because it makes our firm better. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
