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
