2026 Summer Associate Program

KR will be accepting applications for any available summer associate positions from November through January. Please check back in on the KR Careers site for any open summer associate positions and additional application requirements, on November 1st.

 

Current Openings

KR is currently seeking applicants for the following positions. Full job descriptions appear below. If you would like to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources Manager, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101 or to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.

Attorney: Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a nationally recognized law firm, seeks an attorney with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in civil litigation, estate planning, and/or probate and trust administration, for its Portland office. This attorney will have the opportunity to grow their individual practice as part of a well-established, national law firm, while helping to support a partner with a busy litigation practice focused on estate and business litigation. Keller Rohrback is nationally recognized for its legal work on cutting-edge cases. Our practice is sophisticated and diverse. Keller Rohrback’s Portland office is growing and provides an exciting, friendly, supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in estate litigation, business litigation, or other compatible areas of civil litigation; probate and trust administration; and/or estate planning. The ideal candidate will also have some established book of business, referral sources, a strong network, and motivation to build their practice. This attorney will be expected to independently manage a case load while supporting the Firm’s existing litigation matters. Prior judicial law clerk experience is a plus. Active Oregon State bar membership or the ability to obtain membership via reciprocity is required. Washington State bar membership or the ability to obtain it is desirable. The position is full-time, remote/on-site hybrid, with benefits.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000

Benefits: Keller Rohrback’s benefits package is focused on the health and well-being of our team and includes the following
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits
• Transportation subsidy
• Paid time off
• Family and medical leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401k and Profit-Sharing plans
• Bonus

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to our main office: Director of Administration, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101, or to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
 

Full-Time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant: Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking to hire a full-time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant for its Portland office. Hours for this full-time onsite position are Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are seeking an individual who is extremely dependable, a team player, is optimistic and positive by nature, and has a strong desire to learn from our office team. The successful candidate will be proactive, responsive, and will provide concierge-level support to our Portland team.

Essential Job Duties:
•    Greeting clients, guests, and vendors, and validate parking as appropriate.
•    General office duties, including filing, mail, faxes, deliveries, copy, print and scan projects.
•    Prepare and maintain working notebooks for case teams.
•    Maintain a clean, comfortable, and organized reception desk and lobby space.
•    Follow office closing procedures at end-of-day to secure office environment.
•    Complete a variety of administrative tasks as requested.  
•    Inspect and ensure that all copy rooms, conference rooms, kitchens, and other common spaces throughout the office are clean, stocked with supplies, and ready for continual use.
•    Maintain neatness and organization of reception and client waiting areas.  
•    Ensure requests for the set-up and use of meeting rooms are handled accurately and proactively.
•    Place orders for food and beverages for use during meetings and firm events as requested.
•    Organize and distribute kitchen supplies.
•    Arrange for maintenance and repairs of hospitality equipment (Kitchen equipment, vendor-provided items). 
•    Act as liaison with building and facilities management.

Qualifications:

•    Proactive, self-starter, self-manager, with tenacity in finding solutions to problems.
•    Superior communication skills.
•    Strong organization and time-management skills.
•    Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
•    Sound problem-solving skills.
•    A keen eye for the details.
•    Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); 
•    Developed a reputation for being accurate, dependable, efficient, and proactive.  

Benefits: Keller Rohrback's benefits package is focused on the health and well-being of our team and includes the following 
•    Medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits.
•    Transportation subsidy.
•    Paid time off.
•    Family and medical leave.
•    Paid Holidays.
•    401k and Profit-Sharing plans.
•    Bonus.

Salary: $70,000/year (starting)

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to Human Resources, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101, or to [email protected] - no phone calls, please.

For more information about the Keller Rohrback Complex Litigation department, please visit www.krcomplexlit.com.
 

 

Estate Planning/Probate Legal Assistant: Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a Pacific Northwest based, nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a probate and estate planning legal assistant with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. The applicant should have a strong knowledge of probate and estate planning processes and procedures. The position will support three attorneys and requires working collaboratively with the Firm’s estate and business paralegals. 

Qualified candidates must possess:

•    The ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues, co-counsel, and clients.
•    A strong knowledge of legal concepts, legal terminology, and legal processes.
•    Proof-reading and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.
•    Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
•    The motivation to take the initiative to start projects and complete tasks independently, without needing constant direction or supervision.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), legal research (Westlaw), document management tools (NetDocs, KloudSend), and E-filing systems.  

Responsibilities: 

•    Administrative Support: Managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing meetings.
•    Document Preparation: Drafting correspondence, proofreading legal documents, and preparing reports.
•    File Management: Organizing and maintaining case files, client records, and legal documents.
•    Client Communication: Answering phones, responding to client inquiries, and relaying messages.
•    Research and Data Entry: Assisting with basic legal research and entering information into databases.
•    Court Filings: Preparing and submitting documents to courts and other legal authorities.

Benefits:  Keller Rohrback’s benefits package is focused on the health and well-being of our team and includes the following:

•    Medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits.
•    Transportation subsidy.
•    Paid time off.
•    Family and medical leave.
•    Paid Holidays.
•    401k and Profit-Sharing plans.
•    Bonus.
•    Wellness Stipend.

Salary: $85,000 - $92,000 DOE

We offer a strong collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive compensation and benefit package. Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101, or to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
 

EOC Statement: Keller Rohrback is committed to promoting and preserving a firm culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion) and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, life experiences, and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. At Keller Rohrback, we believe that a diverse workforce provides greater support for our staff and attorneys, leads to better teams, enhances creativity, and better serves our clients and community.

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is always interested in reviewing resumes from qualified applicants. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.