Real Estate and Natural Resources Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Assistant role is hybrid in Portland, OR, or Vancouver, WA, with work from home Monday and Friday and office work Tuesday through Thursday. Compensation is not specified. Schwabe is a Northwest regional law firm serving clients in sectors including real estate, construction, and natural resources. The assistant provides legal and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals across concurrent matters, from intake through completion. The role helps maintain accurate documents, files, calendars, and deadlines while coordinating with clients, counsel, and internal teams.

What you'll do

• Prepare, edit, format, and proofread legal documents
• track document status from drafting through distribution and storage
• prepare and review documents for filing and recording
• monitor deadlines and flag upcoming items
• maintain electronic files and coordinate matter opening and closing
• create tracking spreadsheets and status reports
• communicate with clients, opposing counsel, staff, and stakeholders
• maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

portland or

vancouver wa

schwabe

hybrid

real estate law

natural resources

legal documents

deadline tracking

e-filing

client coordination

five years' experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, transit subsidy, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Why this role

Requires five or more years of related legal support or paralegal experience. High school diploma or GED is the minimum; an associate's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred.

About the employer

SCHWABE is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.