Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

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