Description:
Stoel Rives is seeking a recent graduate or junior associate to join its Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources practice group in the Sacramento office.Our Environmental Land Use & Natural Resources Team
The Stoel Rives Environmental, Land Use, and Natural Resources team represents major businesses in the fisheries, forest products, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries. We deliver effective representation on the full spectrum of environmental and related issues, including regulatory compliance, permitting, legislative affairs and policy development, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Qualifications:
Below are the skills and experience necessary for this role. Candidates might not have all these skills and experiences, but if you have many of them and are enthusiastic about developing others, we encourage you to apply.
We are looking for a recent graduate or junior associate who has a deep interest in Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources and wants to practice in Sacramento starting in the fall of 2026:
- JD from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
- Active membership with the California Bar, or a recent JD law school graduate who passed the February 2026 California Bar Exam or who is registered to take the July 2026 exam.
- Coursework or experience in Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources, and a demonstrated interest in building a long-term practice in this area.
- Experience prior to or during law school that might include professional work experience, participation in environmental law school organizations, law review, mock trial, or moot court.
- Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, and perseverance, and commitment to client service and team success.
- Strong client-service orientation, sound judgment, and professional communication skills.
The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm's workplace culture, and civic and community activities.
To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.
The base compensation range for this position is $180,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.
