Career Opportunities

• A qualified attorney candidate will work in the Sacramento office. Position open until filled.
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  1. Provide counsel and legal services to tribal clients as well as represent clients in a professional manner while maintaining express confidentiality.
  2. Participate in business development functions (trade shows, seminars, etc.) to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business.
  3. Travel to off-site meetings with prospective and current clients as needed.
  4. Apply knowledge of business issues,​ legal procedures, cases, statutes, and other regulatory authority to effectively counsel clients.
  5. Communicate with opposing attorneys through personal contact, telephone, email, and facsimile to expedite cases to closure.
  6. 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.
  7. Appear at hearings and trials as needed and/or assigned.
  8. Draft tribal codes, regulations, agreements as well as 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 firm employee handbook and other processes.
  12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
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• SKILLS :
  Understanding of federal Indian law principles and tribal sovereignty required. Excellent verbal communication skills.
  Professional 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.
  
  EDUCATION/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
  
  SALARY:
  $120,000 and up depending on experience. Experience with tribal gaming issues in California may 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.
  
  PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Official/Certified Law School Transcript (if > 5 years of experience)
  4. Documentation of California State Bar admission
  5. Writing Sample
  6. Tribal Citizenship documentation

Legal Fellows will work in partnership with skilled Indian law practitioners to develop skills to successfully provide legal services in Indian Country.  

Responsibilities:
1. Assist and shadow attorneys as they provide counsel and legal services in a professional manner while maintaining express confidentiality.
2. Apply knowledge of business issues, legal procedures, cases, statutes, and other regulatory authority to provide basis for attorneys to effectively counsel clients.
3. Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in state, federal or tribal litigation matters on an as needed basis.      
 4. Draft tribal codes, regulations, agreements, analyze and review legal documents as needed.
5. Interface with clients where appropriate.
6. Travel to off-site meetings with prospective and current clients as needed.
7. Comply with all applicable law school, court, and state bar licensure obligations.
8. Comply with firm employee handbook and other processes.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Applications Must Include:
1. A Writing Sample
2. Law School Transcript
3. Resume
4. Cover letter identifying why this is an opportunity you would like to pursue, any tribal government experience you have and why Native American legal issues are significant to you.
 
Applications are due October 1, 2024. The program is 10-12 weeks long and begins May 19, 2025, or soonest available. Applications can be emailed to Admin@TheCircleLaw.com