DC Associate Attorney

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP seeks an Associate Attorney with a foundation in tribal and federal Indian law to join our Washington, D.C. team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience and can provide legal support, draft advocacy materials, and assist in tribal, federal, and state litigation. The role involves drafting testimonies and briefing papers, advocating before Congress and agencies, and contributing to strategic legal opinions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active DC bar admission or eligibility in another state.
• Experience with Indian tribes on government affairs, housing, education, finance, gaming, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and legal services to new and existing clients in a timely manner.
• Advocate before Members of Congress and federal agencies.
• Develop strategies for resolving client issues in Congress and with agencies.
• Draft testimony, briefing papers, and talking points for clients.
• Draft agreements and analyze legal documents; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Advocacy

Research

Writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

DC Bar Admission

Job description

About Us: Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP

is a national law firm dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent clients in a wide range of matters, including business transactions, litigation, and governmental affairs before tribal, federal, and state courts.

We are a fast-paced, mission-driven firm with offices in Colorado, Washington, D.C., North Dakota, and New Mexico. Our DC office consists of a number of attorneys working from their home offices.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with a foundation in tribal and federal Indian law to join our team in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience, with a demonstrated ability to provide legal support, craft advocacy before Congress and federal agencies, and assist in tribal, federal, and state litigation. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to drafting key legal documents, including testimony, briefing papers, and strategic legal opinions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Related Experience:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• Status as an active member in good standing of D.C. bar or other state jurisdiction;
• Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a wide array of legal issues such as government affairs, housing, education, finance, gaming, litigation, 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 client meetings and court or administrative hearings at locations throughout the United States; and
• Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients, and federal, state or tribal agency representatives.

Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

• Provide counsel and legal services to new and existing clients as well as represent clients in a professional and expedient manner;
• Advocate on behalf of clients before Members of Congress and federal agencies;
• Develop strategies for resolving client issues in Congress and with agencies;
• Ability to track and research Congressional legislation and development of federal regulations;
• Draft and prepare testimony, briefing papers, and talking points for clients;
• Draft agreements and analyze legal documents; and
• Comply with all court, state bar and office policies and procedures.
• Participate in business development functions (conferences, seminars, etc.) as requested to maintain and build client relationships and expand business opportunities;

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.

Work Location: DC or surrounding area

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

Flexible work from home options available.