Land Use Associate 3 years

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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
lawyer to help support our Land Use practice as a part of the Real Estate & Natural Resources Department. The ideal candidate will have:
Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
At least 3 years of experience with real estate, environmental, land use, administrative law, general litigation, including:
Appearance at public hearings
Administrative proceedings
General litigation including briefing and oral advocacy
Research and review of development feasibility
Appellate briefing
Analyzing administrative codes and regulations
Drafting land use applications
Practice experience in real estate and/or environmental law, administrative law, or litigation matters is a plus, and could be considered in lieu of the requisite land use experience. If requested, candidates may also be considered for a position in more than one of these practice areas.
Excellent academic credentials and professional references, as well as solid research, analysis, writing, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence.
Strong client service ethics.
Strong communication, self-initiative, and time management skills
Interest in business development in the land use real estate/construction and/or natural resources industry
Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for immediate reciprocity (required).
This position will be based in either Portland or Bend, Oregon.
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 & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.
The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $180,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. 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:
****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.
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Schwabe is committed to cultivating and celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion because it makes our firm better. People from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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