Stoel Rives LLP has an immediate opening for an Energy Development/Litigation Practice Assistant in our Minneapolis office. This position provides legal and administrative support to attorneys in the Energy Development and Litigation practice groups. This position reports to the Office Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Document Preparation and Filing

Prepare template/shell pleadings and other legal documents; coordinate document production; revise and format pleadings and other legal documents; file and serve pleadings in federal, state and appellate courts, state public utility commissions, federal administrative proceedings; and coordinate preparation of attorney and court working notebooks.

Word Processing

Keyboard correspondence and simple to complex legal documents and forms from transcription, handwritten drafts, or notes; apply track changes, formatting, and styles; proofread, format, edit, label and redact documents; transcribe voice mail messages and attorney dictation; and compare documents using document comparison software and produce redline comparison.

Timekeeping and Billing

Enter, proofread, and close timekeepers’ time entries in billing software; review, proofread, distribute, and track proformas and client invoices; manage complex proformas, incorporate edits, and mail out client invoices as needed; research and resolve billing problems and questions from clients and accounting as needed; and process expense reports and invoice disbursement requests.

Client Service

Communicate with clients and outside counsel via phone and email; work with clients to obtain signatures on legal documents; coordinate client travel for in-person meetings and hearings; and coordinate client holiday cards and gifts.

Teamwork

Work with and provide coverage for practice assistant team during times of need, such as heavy workload and unplanned or planned absences; delegate and coordinate projects with support departments; assist coworkers and timekeepers with questions related to technology or firm procedure; and participate in team meetings.

File and Document Management

Scan, copy, fax, print, and organize documents; request and review conflicts reports; open new client/matters using firm’s electronic records system; maintain electronic and physical files; retrieve documents from document management system and hard copy files; prepare and maintain notebooks; and transmit voluminous electronic documents via secure file sharing website.

Other Administrative Support

Maintain timekeepers’ calendars and monitor docketing deadlines; review documents and correspondence for important deadlines and information; maintain Outlook and Interaction contacts and working lists; distribute internal and external mail electronically and/or by hard copy; schedule meetings and coordinate reservations for conference rooms and lunches; track Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits and prepare compliance reports to state bar associations; prepare and submit appropriate request form for business development or professional development expense approval; answer phone calls and relay phone messages; arrange travel; update and maintain practice group page on the firm’s intranet; and comply with firm policies, including confidentiality, insider trading issues, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

Keep personally identifiable information, personal health information, and attorney/client privileged information confidential; prioritize daily responsibilities and special projects and readjust as priorities change; coordinate resources to meet deadlines; perform multiple tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment; maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor at all times; be a constant-learner, flexible, proactive, efficient and resourceful; take initiative, and follow through; solve problems; work independently and in an interactive team environment; have prompt, regular, and predictable attendance; have strong organizational, grammar, and proofreading skills; pay attention to detail; have outstanding interpersonal and client service skills; have clear, effective, and professional verbal and written communication skills; and be proficient and fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.

Technical Knowledge

Accurately type 60+ wpm
Proficiency in common office applications, including Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with law firm software, such as iManage, Visio, Emburse, Carpe Diem, Aderant, Intapp, Maptician, Box, Workshare Compare, Metadata Assistant, WestlawNext, WestCheck, and InterAction is preferred

Physical/Mental Capabilities

Operate a telephone, personal computer, and all types of photocopy equipment and other necessary office equipment; read and comprehend handwritten and typed notes or instructions; type on a computer keyboard in a sitting or standing position for extended periods of time during a 7.5‑hour workday; learn and effectively use firm style and software applications; accurately proofread documents; accurately record and deliver phone messages; carry files, binders, and pouches of files for short distances.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent
At least three years of experience providing legal administrative support, preferably in the area of energy and litigation.
Certificate or college degree in administrative assistant, legal assistant/secretary, or paralegal program, or related field in lieu of one year of work experience
Familiarity with state and local government structure is a plus
Familiarity with local state and federal court procedures and electronic court filing is a plus
Basic understanding of accounting is a plus

NORMAL WORK HOURS

This is a hybrid position, is non-exempt, and eligible for overtime compensation. Regular office hours are 8:30 - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How You Will Live Life Well at Stoel Rives: Compensation, Benefits, and More!
The pay range for this position is $56,000 - $94,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience. 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, competitive PTO, and remote work options. We 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, a pre-tax transportation/parking plan including an employer monthly subsidy of $100 for individuals who work 3+ days/week in the office, and an annual contribution into the employee’s retirement plan.

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About the company

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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What believers are saying

August 2026 laterals David M. Friedman and Ethan Knight deepen litigation firepower.
September 10, 2026 Alaska appellate victory strengthens its government-investigations and appellate pitch.
Aypa Power's $1.5 billion facility and other financings keep project-finance mandates flowing.

What critics are saying

Stoel's West Coast concentration exposes it to California regulatory shocks and regional client churn.
Energy and natural-resources work faces PFAS, NEPA, and permitting whiplash through 2027.
One rainmaker flight from San Francisco or Portland would damage portable revenue and rankings.

What makes Stoel Rives unique

Stoel Rives ranked 34 Chambers practices and 98 attorneys in April 2026.
Its 2026 Best Law Firms list led with energy, environmental, construction, and commercial litigation.
It dominates Western project finance and natural resources, with national rankings across nine office markets.

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