Career Opportunities

Tribal Law Attorney
  • 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. Travel to off-site meetings with prospective and current clients as needed.
    3. Apply knowledge of business issues,​ legal procedures, cases, statutes, and other regulatory authority to effectively counsel clients.
    4. Communicate with opposing attorneys 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, analyze and review legal documents as needed.
    8. Interface with clients on a continuous basis. 
    9. Comply with all court and state bar licensure obligations.
    10. Comply with firm employee handbook and other processes.
  • 11. Participate in panels at conferences, trade shows, and seminars to maintain and build client relationships and enhance professional capabilities
    12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

  • SKILLS :
    Working 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
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