About the role#
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking current 1L students for 2L summer associate positions in our 2028 Boise summer program. This is a full-time, paid position where you will perform actual work for our clients. Each summer associate is paired with an experienced attorney mentor for guidance. You will also attend social and networking events to connect with attorneys from various practice groups.
What you'll do#
- Research and write legal memos.
- Draft significant portions of briefs and transactional documents.
- Frame discovery requests.
- Participate in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials.
- Engage in training and professional development programs.
What you'll need#
- Current 1L student status.
- Academic achievement combined with strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Interest in one or more of our core practice areas.
- Leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance.
- Commitment to client service and team success.
- Prior professional experience, community engagement, or participation in law school organizations, law journals, or moot court.
Location & details#
- Location: Boise, Idaho.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $3,462 per week.
About Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives LLP is a law firm founded in 1907. It provides corporate and litigation legal services to business clients. The firm operates out of ten offices in states including Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. It employs between 501 and 1,000 people. The firm focuses on areas such as energy, natural resources, and project finance.
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