Job Description
Constellation Search Group is seeking an Associate Attorney for a full-time direct hire position. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in tribal and federal Indian law with 3-5 years of experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development, with exposure to key legal matters in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide counsel and legal services to new and existing clients, representing them professionally and expediently.
- Participate in business development functions such as conferences and seminars to maintain and build client relationships and expand business opportunities.
- Apply knowledge of legal procedures and past cases to effectively counsel clients.
- Conduct legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings for tribal, federal, and state litigation matters.
- Appear at hearings and trials, including those in tribal courts.
- Draft agreements and analyze legal documents.
- Comply with all court, state bar, and inter-office policies and procedures.
- Handle substantial work for tribal clients in areas such as education, housing, tax, and general tribal legal counsel services.
Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of the bar of CO, DC, or other state jurisdiction.
- Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on various legal issues including business transitions, housing, education, finance, gaming, government affairs, litigation, social services, child welfare, energy, natural resources, and taxation.
- Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law.
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently for client meetings and court or administrative hearings across the United States.
- Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients and federal, state, or tribal agency representatives.
Benefits: Your total compensation package will include a competitive salary, bonus potential, participation in the firm 401(K) retirement plan, and a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance programs. Salary Disclaimer: Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that different backgrounds and life experiences make our team better. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.