About the role#
Stoel Rives LLP is accepting applications from current 1L students for 2L summer associate positions in our 2028 summer program in Portland. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position. Summer associates are paired with an experienced attorney mentor for guidance. We also host social and networking events to help you meet attorneys from various practice groups.
What you'll do#
- Research and write legal research memos.
- Draft significant portions of briefs.
- Frame discovery requests.
- Draft transactional documents.
- Participate in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials.
- Attend training and professional development programs.
What you'll need#
- Current 1L student status.
- Interest in the firm's core practice areas, including corporate, project finance, energy development, litigation, environmental, or real estate law.
- Academic achievement and strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Professional experience prior to law school.
- Participation in law school organizations, law journals, or moot court.
- Community engagement.
- Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance.
- Commitment to client service and team success.
Location & details#
- Location: Portland, Oregon.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Compensation: The weekly salary for this position is $3,462.
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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