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

Associate Attorney in Water Law and Real Property

Schroeder Law Offices, PC (SLO) is a boutique western regional law firm and a trusted leader in water rights and real property since 1991. With offices in Portland, Oregon and Reno, Nevada and satellites in Idaho, Washington, and Utah, SLO provides comprehensive water rights and real property legal services. Our transactional expertise includes farm and ranch due diligence, contract negotiation and preparation, state and federal permitting. We also litigate in state and federal courts and administrative forums to support our diverse clientele including domestic and agricultural users, cities, counties, irrigation districts, and water management organizations, as well as individual farmers and ranchers.

We are seeking an Oregon-licensed attorney with two years of experience to join our Portland office. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a full-service practice in a highly specialized field while learning from domain experts. SLO provides clear advancement potential, extensive professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful legal matters affecting small communities and agricultural producers of food and fiber across the western United States.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients with the opportunity for direct interaction with clients under the supervision of a shareholder or partner
• Monitor and manage diverse client tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Develop transactional water rights solutions with thorough legal analysis and execution
• Litigate in administrative, state, and federal forums, including matters of first impression, from initiation through post-trial and appeals
• Delegate tasks effectively to support staff and maintain consistent communication on client matters
• Bill required hours daily, providing complete and accurate time narratives
• Bill a minimum of 1600 billable hours annually
• Travel to remote and rural areas as necessary or desired for client development and representation

Qualifications

• Active bar membership in Oregon. Admission in another jurisdictions is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in state law related to water use and natural resources, real property transactions, municipal law, state agency regulation, administrative and civil litigation
• Minimum of two years legal experience, preferably in real property, land use, natural resources law, or related fields
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities with professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and engage with clients in rural and agricultural communities
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to professional growth
• This is a 100% on-site position
• Remote opportunities available for applicants who reside in rural Oregon, have actively engaged in farming or ranching enterprises for five years, with good internet, excellent virtual communication skills and demonstrated excellent and timely deliverable work product.
• Base salary depends on experience, with strong receipt-based bonus structure

Benefits Include

• Simplified Retirement Plan (SEP) available with 3% Employer matching
• Health insurance for Employee
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Moving expenses

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant qualifications
• Resume
• Legal Writing Sample
• List of three references: two legal and one personal

Email application materials to SLO Office Manager, Heather Allen at h.allen@water-law.com.

Reno – Paralegal

Schroeder Law Offices, P.C. is seeking a Senior Paralegal with at least four years of experience to join our Reno team. With offices in Portland, Oregon and Reno, Nevada, and satellite operations in Idaho and Washington, our firm has been a trusted leader in water rights and real property law since 1991.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop a career in a highly specialized field, with clear advancement potential and the chance to work on impactful legal matters affecting small communities and agricultural producers of food and fiber across the western United States.

Industry

• Legal Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Portland Office Paralegal

Paralegals prepare legal documents and correspondence. He or she knows legal procedures for working with courts and other government agencies.  The paralegal understands relevant facts about the clients’ circumstances and may have paraprofessional duties on one or more areas of law under the direction of a partner. There are also routine clerical and administrative duties. 

The ideal paralegal must have strong organizing and project managing skills. They apply these skills to case management and docketing. They set priorities and have exceptional time management skills.

There may be travel to client sites or to other Schroeder Law Offices locations.

The Reno Office Paralegal position requires

1. Four or more years in the legal field
2. Demonstrated interest in state law related to water use, real property transactions, municipal law, state agency regulation, administrative and civil litigation
3. A bachelor’s degree (although an associates degree may be acceptable in some circumstances)
4. Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
5. Skill in the Microsoft Office Suite and ability to master other software including TABS3 and NetDocs
6. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities with professionalism
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both in person or on the phone
8. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to professional growth
9. Related experience in water resources, irrigation, agriculture, or title work is a plus
10. Ability to lift a bankers box of paper

How to Apply

To be considered for this position please email resume, cover letter and references to Heather Allen

Schroeder Law Welcomes new Legal Assistant and is happy to announce the newest addition to its Reno team, Leslie Velazquez. As our newest Legal Assistant, Leslie will be working to assist our paralegals and attorneys on client matters, marketing, and other administrative duties. Leslie earned her Associates of Arts degree from Truckee Meadows Community College in May of 2016. Shortly after, she obtain her Bachelors of Liberal Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Reno in December of 2018, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology.

Leslie was born and raised in Reno, Nevada where she saw the development of Nevada’s agriculture grow and extend over the years. She is eager to develop knowledge on Nevada’s Water Rights. She enjoys spending time family, hiking, and playing soccer year around. She is excited to join the Schroeder team working to assist our community with all their water needs.

Schroeder Law Offices is pleased to announce that Caitlin Skulan has joined the firm as a new Associate Attorney in the Reno, Nevada office. Caitlin received her Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Natural Resource and Environmental Law from the Northwestern School of Law, at Lewis and Clark College in May of 2019.  Caitlin was admitted to the Nevada State Bar on October 16, 2019 and is looking forward to admission with the Federal District Court of Nevada on November 12, 2019. 

Caitlin gained experience in water law issues during her time with the Fresh Water Trust in Portland, Oregon. Her past experiences also include working with the Washington State Farm Bureau; the Western Resources Legal Center; the Ecology Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office; and Schwabe, Williamson, and Wyatt in Seattle, Washington.

Caitlin holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Natural Resource Science from Northland College, in Ashland, Wisconsin. Caitlin’s bachelor studies focused heavily in water sciences including hydrology, limnology, ichthyology, and wetland ecosystems.  

Caitlin grew up in Northern, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior and in a community dependent on agriculture and logging. Caitlin spent her childhood working on her family’s hobby farm and orchards local to her hometown.  As a result, Caitlin developed an enthusiasm and empathy for rural life and a love for the water that fuels it.  Caitlin is excited to join Schroeder Law Offices and start working to solve water issues and connect with clients in the Northern Nevada community.

Lindsay Thane

Schroeder Law Offices is happy to announce the newest addition the team, Lindsay Thane!  Lindsay Thane has accepted the position as JD Paralegal in the Portland, OR office.  Lindsay comes to Schroeder Law Offices from Montana where she received her J.D. from the University Of Montana School Of Law with a certificate in Natural Resource & Environmental Law.  Prior to Law School, Lindsay earned her B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Oregon.  Lindsay has taken the Oregon State Bar exam and is currently awaiting the results with high hopes.

Lindsay brings a wide array of experience to Schroeder Law Offices including legal research, writing, and even judicial clinic experience.  Through her experience, Lindsay has spent valuable time in the natural resources field including positions with the U.S. Department of the Interior as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection agency.

We are looking forward to working with Lindsay!

Other Employment

Schroeder Law Office is currently looking for the right attorney to fill a vacancy in the Reno, NV office.  For more information regarding this position and how to apply, visit our website at: http://www.water-law.com/reno-attorney/

Schroeder Law Offices is a boutique law firm practicing in “everything water.” Our office operates in a team environment where each employee is integral to the process of providing our clients with the best representation possible.  As a small law firm, each team member matters, and you are far from a number on a spreadsheet or a punch card! Our employees enjoy a work-life balance while maintaining the professional environment of a highly specialized law firm with over 25 plus years of practicing experience.

Schroeder Law Offices offer its employees competitive salaries, training, mentoring and benefits.

Schroeder Law Offices Open Positions:

• Associate Attorney- Portland
• Paralegal- Reno
• Paralegal- Portland