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 Land Use Planner in our Seattle 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 Land Use Planner provides administrative, research, and project support for land use planning and development matters. This position assists with the preparation and management of land use applications, coordinates with consultants and local jurisdictions, conducts regulatory and legislative research, and helps evaluate development opportunities for clients. The role plays a key part in ensuring projects move efficiently through the permitting and approval process while maintaining accurate records and supporting ongoing client matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting burden-of-proof applications for new land use applications, including review of local code provisions and comprehensive plans for relevant applicable criteria and drafting of initial responses to the same.
• Coordinate with outside consultants—including traffic engineers, surveyors, and civil engineers—for existing applications and developments.
• Manage land use application files, including local records for active land use files.
• Draft record comment letters to various types of land use actions.
• Review and analyze local government development codes, comprehensive plans, state land use administrative rules, and applicable state statutes.
• Examine the development feasibility of various properties and projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of at least 3 years of land use experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Political Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred.
• AICP of other relevant certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of land use laws, development regulations, permitting processes and applicable state and local requirements.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to our careers site here.

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.

We're always interested in connecting with talented professionals who are interested in future opportunities with our team. If you don't see a position that matches your experience or career goals at this time, we encourage you to submit your resume through this posting.

We'll keep your information on file and may reach out if a position becomes available that aligns with your background and qualifications.

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 Paralegal in our Seattle office. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality paralegal support to attorneys in the litigation practice area. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented and adaptable to shifting priorities.  

Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday. However, the first 30 days will be in-person, Monday through Friday to ensure a smooth onboarding with systems and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Independently manage complex litigation cases from inception through trial and appeal

• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other substantive legal documents

• Support creditors’ rights activities including Bankruptcy filings/monitoring, as well as judgment collection efforts (i.e. garnishments or other execution efforts) and judicial and non-judicial foreclosure support.

• Oversee discovery, including document review, vendor coordination, and strategy recommendations

• Lead trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, and courtroom support

• Assist with settlement and mediation, including preparation of supporting materials

• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and witnesses

Requirements:

• 3+ year(s) of related experience. 

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a similar subject is strongly preferred;  equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

• Strong understanding of state, local, and federal courts rules and procedure

• Experience with discovery management tools and e-discovery platforms

• Demonstrated success in trial preparation and courtroom support

• Exceptional client communication skills with a professional demeanor

• Proficiency with legal technology and document management systems (e.g., iManage, Relativity, CaseMap, OnCue)

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. 

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 our Portland, OR office. 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.‎

Schwabe has a hybrid work policy allowing employees to work from home Monday and Friday while working in the office Tuesday through Thursday. The first 30 days will be in office Monday through Friday to ensure a smooth onboarding and integration into the firm.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and friendly environment – we want to hear from you!

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.