Litigation Associate Attorney

Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP•Louisville, CO

14h•$90,000 - $126,250•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients, courts, opposing counsel, and agency representatives

Responsibilities

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
Comply with all court, state bar and inter-office policies and procedures