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 & Energy; Real Estate, Construction & Development; 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 either the Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington office for a full-time lawyer to help support the firm's Litigation department. The ideal candidate will have:
- 3+ years of litigation experience, including drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and trial preparation
- Experience in general business litigation or complex commercial litigation
- 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 State Bar and Washington State Bar admissions or eligibility for reciprocity are 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 $165,000-$185,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. 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.
