Junior Litigation Associate

Stoel Rives • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a litigation associate with one to three years of experience to join its Litigation Practice Group in the Anchorage office. The associate will work closely with clients who are national leaders in the agriculture, renewable energy, timber, and mining industries. Stoel Rives' Litigation Group consists of more than 80 litigators who represent people and entities across diverse industries. Lawyers collaborate across offices and develop deep knowledge about their clients' businesses. As a member of this group, the associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases for these clients and support their unique litigation needs. Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services, with offices in seven states and Washington, D.C. The firm is a nationally recognized leader in project finance and the energy and natural resources industries, assisting clients with complex business challenges from deals and disputes to compliance and counseling.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good standing with the Alaska bar or eligible to obtain admission promptly
• One to three years of general/commercial litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 or AmLaw 200 firm or equivalent
• Experience with motions practice, depositions, and complex discovery
• Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence and with state procedural rules
• Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and drive workstreams in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and litigation technology
• Strong client-service orientation and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

• Clerkship and/or trial experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings
• Research and draft briefs and motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and discovery motions
• Support and execute discovery, including written discovery, custodial interviews, and privilege logs
• Take and defend fact depositions
• Prepare witnesses for testimony
• Support trial preparation and trial teams
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel as needed

Benefits

• A variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally
• Coaching and mentoring program
• New lawyer integration program
• Core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm
• Eligibility for a bonus
• Commitment to the well-being of our people

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree