Remote-Ready Tribal and Federal Indian Law Associate

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; 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

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.