Full-Time

Law Student Recruiting Manager

Stoel Rives

Stoel Rives

501-1,000 employees

Corporate and litigation law firm services

Compensation Overview

$95k - $150k/yr

+ Annual discretionary bonus

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Portland, OR, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position with regular office hours; the role is based in either the Portland or Seattle office.

Bachelor's

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
Microsoft Office
Workday HRIS

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • A minimum of 8-10 years of recruiting experience within a law firm, legal organization, or law school career services office is required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing law student recruiting programs and summer associate programs at a regional, national, or AmLaw law firm is required.
  • Strong knowledge of law student recruiting best practices, law school hiring timelines, candidate assessment methodologies, and attorney hiring committee processes is required.
  • Proven ability to build trusted relationships with partners, hiring committee members, cross-functional business professionals, law school administrators, and law student candidates is required.
  • Experience supervising recruiting staff and successfully managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail, are required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of the law student recruiting cycle, including campus outreach and visibility initiatives, direct applications and resume collections, screening and callback interviews, candidate communications, offer management, acceptance tracking, and onboarding.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with law schools and career services professionals at target schools nationwide and in key local markets.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute the firm's summer associate program, including orientation, training, social events, evaluations, and program assessment.
  • Attend summer associate events, or ensure a member of the recruiting team attends, to ensure events are successful and the recruiting team is represented.
  • Facilitate the work of office hiring committees by managing meetings, coordinating candidate evaluations, and ensuring timely decision-making.
  • Partner with attorneys, office administrators, and colleagues in marketing, professional development, inclusion, and human resources to deliver an effective recruiting and candidate experience.
  • Supervise and mentor the Law Student Recruiting Coordinator, establishing priorities, workflows, and development opportunities while ensuring accurate and efficient recruiting operations.
  • Analyze recruiting metrics, hiring trends, budget performance, and pipeline data to provide recommendations that strengthen law student recruiting outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, and support long-term growth objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree, human resources certification, or other relevant professional credential is a plus.
  • A combination of recruiting experience in a law firm, legal organization, or law school career services office is highly desirable.
  • Experience with viRecruit, Flo Recruit, Workday, and Microsoft Office applications is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with recruiting analytics, applicant tracking systems, and event management platforms is desirable.

Stoel Rives is a U.S. corporate and litigation law firm that serves business clients with high-quality legal services across deals, disputes, compliance, and counseling. Its services span multiple practice areas, including project finance and the energy and natural resources sectors, and it supports clients through complex transactions and regulatory challenges. The firm operates from ten offices across Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Utah, and Washington, D.C., enabling nationwide reach with local insight. Unlike firms that focus on a narrow niche, Stoel Rives combines corporate and litigation capabilities with deep sector knowledge in energy, natural resources, and project finance, giving clients a full-service partner for both deals and disputes. The goal is to help clients solve their most complex business challenges by delivering practical, transaction- and dispute-focused legal solutions that align with their objectives and risk tolerance.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

1907

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Best Law Firms 2026 gave Stoel 29 national rankings and 17 practice-area gains.
  • Construction Executive ranked Stoel No. 21 in 2026, signaling momentum with contractors and developers.
  • Recent wins include a $10 million defamation verdict and $6.5 million Idaho verdict.

What critics are saying

  • California growth still hinges on a thin San Francisco bench against larger AmLaw rivals.
  • Energy and construction demand faces policy swings; OBBBA changes already forced Stoel alerts in 2026.
  • If lateral hiring stalls, regional boutiques like Stris & Maher will keep draining marquee matters.

What makes Stoel Rives unique

  • Stoel Rives dominates energy, environmental, and natural resources rankings in 2026 Best Law Firms.
  • Its 2026 partner class spans Anchorage, Boise, Minneapolis, Seattle, and Portland.
  • David M. Friedman joined August 31, 2026, deepening California litigation and Delaware Chancery strength.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Remote Work Options

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefits

Company News

LawFuel
Aug 31st, 2026
Stoel Rives expands California Litigation Practice with addition of partner David M. Friedman in San Francisco.

Stoel Rives expands California Litigation Practice with addition of partner David M. Friedman in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO (August 31, 2026) - Stoel Rives, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced the addition of business litigator and trial attorney David M. Friedman as a partner in the firm's litigation practice in its San Francisco office. Friedman brings more than two decades of experience handling complex, high-stakes business disputes and further strengthens the firm's litigation capabilities in California and across the West. "Dave is an exceptional addition to our litigation team and our growing San Francisco office," said Tom Johnson, Chair of Stoel Rives' Litigation Practice Group. "He brings deep experience navigating sophisticated business disputes and a strong understanding of the legal and commercial issues facing companies, investors and executives. His first-chair litigation experience and established presence in the San Francisco legal and business communities will add meaningful depth to our capabilities in California." Friedman represents companies, investment funds, founders, investors, directors and officers, and high-net-worth individuals in a broad range of commercial disputes. His practice encompasses corporate governance and securities matters, founder and partnership disputes, post-acquisition litigation, trade secret and unfair competition matters, breach of contract disputes, government and internal investigations, and SEC enforcement matters. He has litigated cases in courts and tribunals throughout the country, including the Delaware Court of Chancery. His practice spans multiple industries, including financial and professional services, biotech, fintech, semiconductors, and other cutting-edge technologies. "Stoel Rives offers an outstanding platform for clients facing complex business challenges, with sophisticated capabilities across litigation, corporate, and other practice areas that frequently intersect with my practice," Friedman said. "I have worked with several Stoel partners for years, some of whom I have known my whole career. I'm excited to work alongside the firm's talented lawyers, expand the resources available to my clients and contribute to the continued growth of the firm's litigation practice in San Francisco and throughout California." Friedman joins Stoel Rives from national litigation boutique Stris & Maher LLP, where he has been a partner since 2021. Previously, he was a named partner at San Francisco litigation boutique Ogloza Fortney & Friedman LLP and practiced as counsel and an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP. "Dave's arrival reflects our continued investment in building a deep, experienced litigation bench in California," said Bryan Hawkins, Managing Partner of Stoel Rives' California Offices. "His experience in corporate governance, trade secrets, securities and other complex commercial matters complements our existing strengths and enhances our ability to serve clients in their most consequential disputes." Friedman earned his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley. About Stoel Rives Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. business and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high-quality legal services. With offices in seven states and Washington, D.C., Stoel Rives is a nationally recognized leader in project finance and the energy and natural resources industries. From deals and disputes to compliance and counseling, clients turn to Stoel Rives for their most complex business challenges. Learn more at www.stoel.com. LawFuell's editors select and publish the most relevant and up-to-date information about lawyers and law firms for LawFuel on a daily basis from the most reputable and independent sources available.

Stoel Rives LLP
Jun 3rd, 2025
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Oregon Ethan Knight Joins Stoel Rives as a Litigation Partner in Portland

PORTLAND, ORE. - Stoel Rives, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced Ethan Knight, former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, has joined the firm's Portland office as a partner in the firm's Litigation group.

Bloomberg Law
Jan 21st, 2025
Stoel Rives Adds Heather Antoine as Technology, IP Partner

Stoel Rives adds heather Antoine as technology, IP partner.

LawFuel
Jan 7th, 2025
Stoel Rives Grows Southern California Real Estate Practice with Addition of Partner Kirsten Worley

SAN DIEGO (January 6, 2025) - Stoel Rives, an AmLaw 200 law firm, today announced the addition of Kirsten Worley, a construction and real estate partner, in the firm's Real Estate and Construction group in San Diego, California.

Stoel Rives LLP
Jan 7th, 2025
Susan Kimble Joins Stoel Rives' Seattle Health Care Team

Stoel Rives LLP announced today that Susan L. Kimble joined the firm's Seattle office as Of Counsel in the Health Care group.