Job Details

Job Title:                   Litigation Associate Attorney

 

Salary Range:            $90,000.00 – 126,250.00 based on experience 

 

Patterson Real Bird & Wilson LLP is a national law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including litigation, business transactions, and governmental affairs in many forums, including state, federal and tribal courts.

 

We are seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with experience in tribal and federal Indian law for a full-time, in-person position in our Louisville, Colorado office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in litigation, with a strong ability to handle complex legal issues, advocate for clients, and provide strategic counsel in both tribal and federal matters.

 

Preferred qualifications include:

·       Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school;

·       Status as an active member in good standing of the bar of CO or other state jurisdiction;

·       Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a wide array of legal issues such as litigation, business transitions, jurisdiction, housing, education, tax, finance, gaming, government affairs, energy, natural resources and taxation;

·       Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law;

·       Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities;

·       Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment;

·       Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend court or administrative hearings and client meetings at locations throughout the United States; and

·       Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients, courts, opposing counsel, and agency representatives.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include: (other duties may be assigned)

·       Provide counsel and legal services to new and existing clients on litigation matters as well as represent clients in a professional and expedient manner;

·       Participate in business development functions (conferences, seminars, etc.) as requested to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business opportunities;

·       Apply knowledge of legal procedures and previous cases to effectively counsel clients;

·       Conduct legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of tribal, federal, and state litigation matters;

·       Appear at hearings, trials, depositions, interviews, and meetings in all fora;

·       Draft and analyze legal documents; and

·       Comply with all court, state bar and inter-office policies and procedures.

Your total compensation package will include a competitive salary, bonus potential, participation in the firm 401(K) retirement plan, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs.

 

Send your resume and cover letter, writing sample, professional references and law school transcripts (if graduated less than 5 years ago) to:

 

 

Posting Contact Name:                    David Jacobs, Assistant Firm Administrator

 

Posting Contact Email:                    djacobs@nativelawgroup.com

 

 

Work Location:                                In-Person

 

Application Materials Required:    Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Writing Examples

 

Posting Date:                                      March 18, 2025

 

Un-posting Date:                               Ongoing