Litigation Associate Attorney

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP | Native Law Group; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is seeking a Litigation Associate with tribal and federal Indian law experience for a full-time, in-person position in our Louisville, Colorado office. The ideal candidate will handle complex litigation, advocate for clients, and provide strategic counsel across tribal and federal matters.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, active bar in CO or another state, strong writing and analytical skills, and willingness to travel for court

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school.
• Active bar in CO or other state in good standing.
• Experience with Indian tribes on litigation, business transitions, jurisdiction, and taxation.
• Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law.
• Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities.
• Willingness to travel frequently for hearings and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and legal services on litigation matters for new and existing clients.
• Participate in business development to maintain and grow client relationships.
• Apply knowledge of legal procedures and prior cases to counsel clients.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and pleadings.
• Appear at hearings, trials, depositions and meetings in various venues.
• Draft and analyze legal documents and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Indian law knowledge

Analytical skills

Research and writing

Client and court communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school

Active bar admission (CO or other state)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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 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. 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 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:

(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.

Application Materials Required:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Writing Examples

Work Location:

Louisville, CO