The Circle Law Group, P.C. is an
Indian-woman owned law firm in Sacramento, California that represents Indian
tribal governments and their wholly-owned entities. We represent tribal clients
in land acquisition, fee-to-trust, government-to-government negotiations,
gaming matters, economic development financing, land use planning, taxation,
cultural resource protection and representation related to internal tribal
governance matters. We represent tribal governments and their business entities
across the state of California and in western states. A qualified attorney
candidate will work in the Sacramento office and work under the mentorship of
Michelle Lee. A qualified applicant with five (5) or more years of gaming
experience may work hybrid or remotely (DOE). Position open until filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide counsel and legal services to clients as well
as represent clients in a professional manner while maintaining express
confidentiality.
2. Travel to off-site meetings with current clients as
needed, which may be in the evening and/or on a weekend.
3. Apply knowledge of business issues, legal procedures,
cases, statutes, and other regulatory authority to effectively counsel clients.
4. Communicate with opposing counsel through personal
contact, telephone/email and facsimile to expedite cases to closure.
5. Conduct legal research by preparing legal memoranda and
necessary pleadings required in all aspects of state, federal and tribal
litigation matters on an as needed basis.
6. Appear at hearings and trials as needed and/or
assigned.
7. Draft tribal legislation, codes, regulations, agreements,
as needed.
8. Analyze and review legal documents, as needed.
9. Interface with clients on a continuous basis.
10. Comply
with all court and state bar licensure obligations.
11. Comply
with employee handbook and other firm policies.
12. Participate
in panels at conferences, trade shows, and seminars to maintain and build
client relationships and enhance professional capabilities.
13. Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Working
understanding of federal Indian law principles and tribal sovereignty
Excellent
verbal communication skills
Excellent
written communication skills
Experience
using law firm technology
Project
management ability
Well-developed
presentation skills
Ability
to record time daily and work independently
Literate
in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe and Timeslips software
EDUCATON/TRAINING:
Degree: Juris Doctorate from an ABA Accredited
University
License:
California State Bar license required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Driver’s
License
Writing
sample
Federal
Indian law program certificate or equivalent experience
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
The annual
salary is $120,000 and up depending on experience. Experience with tribal
gaming issues in California will result in a higher base salary. We seek to
develop attorneys who become shareholders and have written policy for
advancement and ownership in the firm for qualified candidates.
The Circle also
offers medical, dental, vision and 401k benefits with an employer match.
Please submit the following: Cover
Letter Resume Documentation
of California State Bar admission Writing
Sample Applicants
with less than five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney must
also submit an Official/Certified Law School Transcript
