Litigation Associate Attorney

Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP

Litigation Associate Attorney

Louisville, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    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