Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Technology; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Consumer Products, Manufacturing 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 in its Portland, OR office for a construction litigation associate. The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of experience in transactional and/or litigation construction law (i.e., drafting pleadings, participating in discovery and motion practice, assisting in arbitration and trial, etc.; and construction contract review, drafting and negotiation, including AIA forms) Substantive knowledge of lien laws, bid protests, delay and impact claims, and governmental contracts 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 real estate/construction industry Oregon State Bar admission or eligibility for reciprocity (required) 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. Schwabe is proud to be Mansfield Rule Plus Certified. This certification recognizes the structural changes and actions we have taken to diversify leadership in our firm. Learn more here: Mansfield Rule Plus Certification. The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000, 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: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses. 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. 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.