Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen 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 forms;
- Draft and analyze legal documents; and
- Comply with all court, state bar and inter-office policies and procedures.
Compensation: The expected annual salary range for this position is $90,000 – $126,250. Actual compensation will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate’s work location, experience, qualifications, and skills.
Benefits: We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, along with generous benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) contributions
- Remote work options
Position Details:
• Location: In-person, Louisville, Colorado
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. MT
• Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Writing Sample(s)
OUR MISSION
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a majority native-owned law firm. As tribal advocates, there could be no greater honor or privilege than having the opportunity to directly serve tribes in promoting economic development, addressing pressing infrastructure issues, protecting tribal water rights, and advancing the sovereignty and jurisdiction of tribal nations.
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians across the United States. Our mission is to provide superior legal services specifically tailored to meet the needs of our clients — while also honoring the sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and self-governance of those clients.
OUR WORK
We serve as General Counsel and Special Counsel to Indian tribal governments and their enterprises to implement their laws, regulations, policies and priorities for their tribes and members. We work as true partners with every level of tribal governments and their staff to effectuate a plan for the delivery of legal services that is appropriate to meet the challenges and demands of the client.
We also work to prevent attacks on tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction, and ensure that the Federal government upholds its treaty and trust responsibilities to Indian tribes. We resolve issues on the local level, in collaboration with national tribal organizations and through advocacy with law makers in Washington, D.C.
CAREERS
If you are pursuing a career in the legal field and have an interest in federal Indian law, consider joining our team at Native Law Group. With offices in Louisville, Colorado, Fort Yates, North Dakota and Washington, D.C., our firm is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians across the United States.
Being part of Native Law Group means you also are part of a powerful nationwide effort to advance the causes of tribal sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and self-governance for the benefit of Tribal Nations.