Job Description

Title: Associate Attorney

Practice Area: Tribal Law

Location: Louisville, CO

Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000

Associate Attorney

Our esteemed national law firm, dedicated to representing American Indian tribes and organizations, is currently seeking a Senior or Junior Associate Attorney to join their team at the Louisville, Colorado office. With a focus on tribal and federal Indian law, particularly in social services and/or child welfare matters, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing legal counsel and representation to our valued clients. This is an in-office position with a great firm!

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Active membership in good standing with the Colorado Bar.

Preference for experience in tribal and federal Indian law.

1-5+ years of litigation experience.

Strong analytical, research, and writing abilities.

Effective in both independent work and team collaboration within a dynamic environment.

Comfortable and willing to travel extensively for client meetings, court appearances, and administrative hearings nationwide.

Proven track record of clear and persuasive communication with Tribal clients, federal, state, or tribal agency representatives.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in a professional and timely manner.

Participate in business development activities to maintain and cultivate client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Collaborate with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a diverse range of legal matters, including but not limited to business transactions, housing, education, finance, gaming, government affairs, litigation, social services, child welfare, energy, natural resources, and taxation.

Utilize legal knowledge and expertise to advise clients on various legal matters.

Conduct thorough legal research and prepare necessary documents for tribal, federal, and state litigation proceedings.

Represent clients at hearings and trials, including appearances in tribal courts.

Draft and review legal agreements and documents.

Adhere to all court, state bar, and firm policies and procedures.

Our office specializes in providing comprehensive legal services to tribal clients in areas such as education, housing, and taxation, in addition to general tribal legal counsel services.

Compensation:

Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 depending on experience

Bonus potential

401(K) retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance programs.

Please be prepared to submit your resume, cover letter, writing sample, professional references, and law school transcripts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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