Entry Level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

About Stoel Rives and the Technology & Intellectual Property Practice

Stoel Rives’ Technology & Intellectual Property practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes talented professionals with experience in business, regulatory law, and litigation related to intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets).

If you are interested in working with a group of collaborative, hard-working, and dedicated lawyers and staff, this is the place for you.

Role Overview

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an entry level associate for our Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation team within the Technology & Intellectual Property practice group. This associate can work in either our Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA office.

Requisite Skills

We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect one individual to embody all these skills. But if you have a number of these key skills and are willing to learn, we encourage you to apply.  

We are looking for academically strong 3L JD students who have a deep interest in IP litigation and want to practice in Portland or Seattle starting in the fall of 2026:

• Study of or experience with intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, IP licensing, and/or copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets;
• Familiarity with patent prosecution process, technology transactions, IP commercial agreements, and unfair competition issues;
• Experience prior to or during law school that might include: professional work experience, participation in IP or tech law school organizations, law review, mock trial, or moot court;
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance, and a commitment to client service and team success;
• A record of strong academic achievement, and excellent legal analysis and writing skills;
• JD from an accredited law school before July 2026, along with the intent and eligibility to sit for the Oregon or Washington state bar exam in February or July 2026;
• Those who are eligible to sit for, or registered with the Patent Bar, are encouraged to apply, but such eligibility is not required.

What to share with us

• Current resume
• Cover letter outlining your interest in the Technology and Intellectual Property practice group and why, as well as your interest in the Pacific Northwest
• Transcript (completed and in-progress)
• Writing Sample

Stoel Rives: Part of Our Team

A broader question you may have is, “How will this position enhance my legal skills and career trajectory?” At Stoel Rives, we offer a unique lateral integration program and core competency model that are designed to provide a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques our lawyers need to succeed and progress at the firm. We also established a New Lawyer Integration Program that has deepened our relationships and connections with our new lawyers, while providing them with the mentoring, resources, and information necessary for success.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!

This position can sit in our Portland or Seattle offices, and the salary range is based on market location. The pay expectations for this position: in Portland $180,000 and in Seattle $205,000, however the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience.
 

In addition to base compensation, Stoel Rives has a total rewards program that includes an annual discretionary bonus and rich benefits offerings.  For example, our benefits offerings include paid family & medical leave (and an on/off-ramp program for expecting parents), unlimited PTO, a flexible schedule program, remote work options, and a sabbatical program for eligible attorneys.  We also offer competitive and robust medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, AD&D, EAP, FSA, and Voluntary Life, ADD, and LTC options.  We also provide a generous firm-contributed health savings account and a pre-tax transportation/parking plan. To help meet billable hour expectations, we also allow up to 50 hours of billable credit for pro bono activities.

We are also proud participants of the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our employees is paramount to the success of the firm. In addition, the firm’s Culture Committee supports the firm’s mission, vision, and values in bringing together spectacular client service and job satisfaction.  

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