SF Litigation Associate - Complex Disputes & Trials

Stoel Rives; 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 position involves handling motions, depositions, discovery, and trial team support in state and federal courts across a range of industries.

Candidates should have a JD and California bar, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, trial-focused firm.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school and California bar in good standing.
• 3–6 years of general/commercial litigation at AmLaw 100/200 or equivalent.
• Experience with motion practice, depositions, and complex discovery (ESI, privilege).
• Strong command of FRCP and state rules; clerkship/trial experience a plus.
• Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work in a team.
• Proficient with e-discovery platforms and litigation tech; client-service orientation.

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 and interface with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Motion practice

Depositions

Discovery management (ESI)

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Client-service orientation

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in California

Tools

e-discovery platforms

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 position involves handling motions, depositions, discovery, and trial team support in state and federal courts across a range of industries.

Candidates should have a JD and California bar, strong writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, trial-focused firm.