Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $90,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a meaningful litigation career representing American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individuals on sophisticated legal matters.
• Work on impactful issues involving tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, economic development, water rights, natural resources, government affairs, and other areas of Indian Law.
• Gain hands-on experience with hearings, trials, depositions, complex legal research, and strategic client counseling.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven legal team where your work can directly support tribal communities and self-governance.
• Develop specialized expertise in tribal and federal Indian law while taking on increasing responsibility.
• Enjoy bonus potential, a 401(k) retirement plan, and comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Benefit from structured flexibility with remote Fridays, except the first Friday of each month, plus 20 additional remote workdays per year.

Location: Louisville, CO. This is primarily an in-person opportunity designed for attorneys who value collaboration and direct connection with their team. Our remote-work policy also provides remote Fridays, except the first Friday of each month, plus 20 additional remote workdays per year.

Note: Candidates must have a JD from an accredited law school, an active bar license in Colorado or another U.S. jurisdiction, 1+ year of proven litigation experience, and a genuine desire to practice Indian Law. Candidates with additional experience are welcome, and we will consider qualified attorneys from law firm, in-house, and solo practice backgrounds. The position also requires willingness to travel for hearings, client meetings, and other matters as needed.

About Us

We are a mission-driven law firm dedicated to representing American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individuals across the United States. Our attorneys work on sophisticated matters involving sovereignty, jurisdiction, economic development, infrastructure, water rights, natural resources, government affairs, and other issues important to tribal communities. We believe exceptional legal advocacy begins with understanding and respecting the sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and self-governance of the clients we serve. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in tribal, federal, and state litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Research complex legal issues and prepare persuasive memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Appear at hearings, trials, depositions, interviews, meetings, and other proceedings.
• Counsel clients on litigation strategy, legal procedures, risk, and potential courses of action.
• Handle matters involving tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, business, housing, education, taxation, gaming, energy, natural resources, government affairs, and related areas.
• Communicate effectively with tribal clients, courts, opposing counsel, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and relationship-building activities that strengthen existing client relationships and create new opportunities.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing assignments and deadlines.
• Travel as needed for court proceedings, administrative hearings, and client meetings throughout the United States.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing in Colorado or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Proven litigation, legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong interest in developing or continuing a practice in tribal and federal Indian law.
• Excellent professional communication and client-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Previous Indian Law or tribal client experience is highly valued but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build a distinctive legal practice while working on matters with meaningful impact for tribal nations and communities. Our team offers substantive responsibility, exposure to sophisticated litigation, professional development, and the opportunity to deepen your expertise in Indian Law. We combine a collaborative in-office environment with thoughtful remote-work flexibility, strong benefits, bonus potential, and opportunities for long-term growth.

JPC - 2214

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: Bar license in any state, 1+ yr of litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 1 to 2 years: $90K to $102K 
• 3 to 4 years: $102K to $115K 
• 5+ years: $115K to $127K

Submission Email: Stephanie - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mission-driven law firm representing American Indian tribes and tribal entities nationwide. Seeking a litigation attorney with 1+ year of proven litigation experience, active state bar license, and desire to practice Indian Law. Primarily in-person in Louisville, CO with limited remote flexibility; Indian Law experience preferred but not required.

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• Client job title: Litigation Associate Attorney
• Location: Louisville, CO
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site with limited remote flexibility
• Experience: 1+
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