Schroeder Law Offices, PC, has a Portland Paralegal Opening
Schroeder Law Offices, PC (SLO) is a boutique western regional law firm. Our offices are in Portland, Oregon and Reno, Nevada with satellite operations in Idaho, Washington, and Utah. SLO’s clients include domestic and agricultural users as well as water management organizations, cities, counties, and irrigation districts as well as individual farmers and ranchers since 1991.
The Portland Paralegal
Paralegals at SLO prepare basic legal documents and correspondence in both transactional and litigation matters, in state and federal court, and in government administrative agency proceedings, including contested case hearings.
Analytical and detailed oriented, paralegals will review uncover and request relevant documents in support of factual development of a client’s case often called upon to prepare attorneys for depositions, motions, trials and contested cases. On the transactional side, paralegals assist in preparing due diligence reports and draft transactional documents for the purchase and sale of real property and water rights. They finalize documents and correspondence, priding themselves in producing flawless work product. Part of a small office, routine clerical and administrative duties are covered by all team members including attorneys and paralegals.
Ideal candidates have strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills and apply them to case management and docketing. They set priorities and have exceptional time management skills. Additionally, they must have proficient email, telecommunication, and video conferencing skills and may frequently interact with clients, courts, and administrative agencies. The position may involve travel to client sites or to other SLO locations. More about SLO may be found at www.water-law.com
The Portland Paralegal position requires:
- Knowledge and skills consistent with experience
- JD-Paralegal encouraged
- Skill in the Microsoft Office Suite and ability to master other software including TABS3 and NetDocuments
- Strong personal skills both in person, by video, and on the phone
- Related experience in water resource use, irrigation, agriculture, real property or title work
- Ability to lift a banker’s box of paper
- In-person at the Portland Office
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Simplified Retirement Plan (SEP) available with 3% Employer matching
- Health insurance for Employee
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Required)
- Paralegal: 3 years in legal field (Required)
Ability to Commute or Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97212 (Required)
- Portland, OR 97212: Relocate before starting work (Required)
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications
- Resume
- List of three references: two legal and one personal
Email application materials to SLO Office Manager, Heather Allen at h.allen@water-law.com
