Litigation Associate (3-6 yrs) - High-Stakes Trials

Stoel Rives LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoel Rives LLP in San Francisco seeks a litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Litigation Practice Group. The role involves drafting, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation.

The firm handles complex disputes across industries and offers substantial training and advancement opportunities; base compensation ranges from $220,000 to $295,000, with eligibility for bonuses based on hours.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; admitted to the California bar.
• 3–6 years of general/commercial litigation experience at a major firm.
• Strong writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; attention to detail; ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, research, and argue motions (including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and discovery motions).
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Lead discovery, including ESI strategy and negotiations, custodial interviews, protocols, privilege logs, and vendor management.
• Prepare pleadings, briefs, and written discovery; develop case strategy with partners and clients.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, mediations, and arbitrations; support trial preparation and trial teams.
• Oversee case calendars, budgets, and workstreams; supervise junior associates and paralegals.
• Coordinate with subject-matter teams (e.g., appellate, regulatory, investigations) as needed and interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Motion practice

Depositions

Discovery management

ESI

Federal Rules

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Education

JD from accredited law school

California bar admission

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Litigation technology

Job description

Stoel Rives LLP in San Francisco seeks a litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its Litigation Practice Group. The role involves drafting, depositions, discovery, and trial preparation.

The firm handles complex disputes across industries and offers substantial training and advancement opportunities; base compensation ranges from $220,000 to $295,000, with eligibility for bonuses based on hours.