Real Estate Associate, 4+ Years – Portland, OR‎

Join us!

We’re looking to grow our field of excellent industry-focused lawyers. Lateral lawyers are an integral part of Schwabe’s culture and success. We seek laterals who desire to build long-term client relationships, provide outstanding legal services and be part of the Schwabe Way.

What our attorneys say

“Schwabe is a special place — I cannot even begin to tell you how much my practice and satisfaction with my work improved when I joined the firm. I’ve formed wonderful relationships in just over a year that took years to form elsewhere. The talent team was amazing, supportive, and encouraging throughout my recruiting and onboarding process. The overall support I’ve received at Schwabe has been truly exceptional.”

— Tim Nicholson, Joined Schwabe as a Shareholder in 2022

Professional development

• Supports attorneys’ professional development goals through firm-paid attendance at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions and conferences, in-house CLE training sessions, advanced legal writing workshops, and practice-specific training.
• Established a mentor program to provide a Development Advisor (DA) for each new associate and lateral associate joining the firm.
• Associate Integration Committee to serve as a buddy, mentor, or confidant to our new lawyers.
• Associate Cabinet to leverage associate insight and to expose the firm’s leadership to diverse perspectives.

Benefits

• MEDICAL / DENTAL INSURANCE: Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser, Moda
• LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE: Long Term Disability, Group Term Life / AD&D
• VOLUNTARY INSURANCE: Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING: Health Care Account, Dependent Care Account
• RETIREMENT: 401 (K) Elective Deferral Plan Features, Diverse investment options, Model portfolios, Roth 401(k), Individual planning assistance, Employer Profit Sharing
• PERKS: Auto/Home/Renter Insurance, Travel Insurance
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE: Free, confidential counseling
• COMMUTE: Parking Benefits, Transit Subsidy