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Stoel Rives LLP

Mid-Level Construction & Design Litigation Associate

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  • Full Time
  • Seattle, WA
June 5, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

About Stoel Rives and the Real Estate/Construction & Design Litigation Practice

Stoel Rives’ nationally recognized construction and design group is a leader in the industry. Our seasoned team of 40+ attorneys represents private owners and developers, contractors, design and engineer professionals, and sureties in diverse matters on both public and private projects. Our team stands out for having exceptional talent and finding proactive approaches to complex matters and dispute resolution, including real estate development for tech companies, renewable energy projects, and risk mitigation. You can see more about our group’s experience here.

Role Overview

The Seattle office of Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with 3+ years of sophisticated construction law experience for its Construction and Design subgroup. You will work on a wide variety of litigation matters related to construction projects, both public and private.
 

Members of our team can expect to benefit from involvement in the local business community and major development projects, high quality mentoring and training, cross-office collaboration, and meaningful client contact. 

The Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role

We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect any one person to embody all of these skills, but the below serves to describe our ideal team player. If you have most of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply. 

  • 3-5 years of sophisticated construction litigation experience, including on industrial, multi-family, commercial, and large residential development matters;

  • Prior clerkship experience at the appellate or federal level;

  • Strong interpersonal skills such as ability to develop and nurture relationships with colleagues, clients and industry partners;

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;

  • Detail orientation and pride in your work;

  • Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;

  • Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn;

  • A commitment to client service and team success;

  • Active membership in or commitment to applying for the Washington State Bar.

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 Lateral 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!

The pay range for this position in the State of Washington is $218,000 - $248,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. This information is provided per Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. This salary range is based on market location.

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. 

To learn more about the benefits of working as an attorney at Stoel Rives, click here. 

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