Future Opening: DC Associate Attorney
Full Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
About Us:
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a national law firm dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent clients in a wide range of matters, including business transactions, litigation, and governmental affairs before tribal, federal, and state courts.
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a national law firm dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent clients in a wide range of matters, including business transactions, litigation, and governmental affairs before tribal, federal, and state courts.
Our Colorado office is located in Louisville, nestled in beautiful Boulder County near trails, parks, and lakes. We are a fast-paced, mission-driven firm with offices in Colorado, Washington, D.C., North Dakota, and New Mexico.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an Associate Attorney with a foundation in tribal and federal Indian law to join our team in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, with a demonstrated ability to provide legal support, craft advocacy before Congress and federal agencies, and assist in tribal, federal, and state litigation. Additionally, the candidate will contribute to drafting key legal documents, including testimony, briefing papers, and strategic legal opinions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide counsel and legal services to new and existing clients in a professional and timely manner
- Represent clients in tribal, federal, and state courts, including hearings and trials
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents
- Communicate effectively with tribal clients and federal, state, and tribal agency representatives
- Apply knowledge of legal procedures and case law to effectively advise clients
- Participate in business development activities (conferences, seminars, etc.) to build and maintain client relationships
- Comply with all court, state bar, and firm policies and procedures
- Travel frequently to attend client meetings, hearings, and other matters across the United States
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Status as an active member in good standing of D.C. bar or other state jurisdiction.
- Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a wide array of legal issues such as government affairs, housing, education, finance, gaming, litigation, energy, natural resources and taxation
- Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend client meetings and court or administrative hearings at locations throughout the United States
- Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients, and federal, state or tribal agency representatives.
Compensation: The expected salary range for this position is $102,650.00 – 142,615.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s work location, experience, qualifications, and skills.
Benefits: We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, along with generous benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) contributions
- Supportive, professional, and collaborative work environment
Position Details:
- Location: Remote, based near Washington D.C.
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
- Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Writing Sample(s)
- Send To: Sarah Tye – stye@nativelawgroup.com
- Posting Date: August 12, 2025
- Close Date: Open until filled
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $102,650.00 per year
OUR MISSION
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a majority native-owned law firm. As tribal advocates, there could be no greater honor or privilege than having the opportunity to directly serve tribes in promoting economic development, addressing pressing infrastructure issues, protecting tribal water rights, and advancing the sovereignty and jurisdiction of tribal nations.
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians across the United States. Our mission is to provide superior legal services specifically tailored to meet the needs of our clients — while also honoring the sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and self-governance of those clients.
OUR WORK
We serve as General Counsel and Special Counsel to Indian tribal governments and their enterprises to implement their laws, regulations, policies and priorities for their tribes and members. We work as true partners with every level of tribal governments and their staff to effectuate a plan for the delivery of legal services that is appropriate to meet the challenges and demands of the client.
We also work to prevent attacks on tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction, and ensure that the Federal government upholds its treaty and trust responsibilities to Indian tribes. We resolve issues on the local level, in collaboration with national tribal organizations and through advocacy with law makers in Washington, D.C.
CAREERS
If you are pursuing a career in the legal field and have an interest in federal Indian law, consider joining our team at Native Law Group. With offices in Louisville, Colorado, Fort Yates, North Dakota and Washington, D.C., our firm is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes, tribal entities, and individual Indians across the United States.
Being part of Native Law Group means you also are part of a powerful nationwide effort to advance the causes of tribal sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and self-governance for the benefit of Tribal Nations.
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