About the role#
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking current 1L law students for 2L summer associate positions in our 2028 summer program in San Diego. This is a full-time, paid position where you will work on substantive legal matters for our clients. You will be paired with an attorney mentor to help you navigate legal practice and will have opportunities to connect with colleagues across different practice groups.
What you'll do#
- Research and write legal research memos.
- Draft significant portions of briefs and transactional documents.
- Frame discovery requests.
- Participate in client meetings, hearings, closings, depositions, and trials.
- Attend training and professional development programs.
What you'll need#
- Current 1L law student status.
- Interest in the firm's core practice areas, specifically project finance for the San Diego office.
- Strong academic achievement.
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Strong 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: San Diego, California.
- Term: Summer 2028.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $3,942 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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